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RWF 402E

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,452 mi
Last recorded157,452 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWF 402E
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 157,452 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 157,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 157,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 95,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion to all steel brake pipes

Fail 8 Jan 2025 95,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion to all steel brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2023 88,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 88,702 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,004 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,136 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 59,433 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged size 245.40.R 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 48,602 miles

Central Front cover fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 48,452 miles

covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,815 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,206 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 47,123 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated has cracks all the way around (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,852 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,322 miles

both rear tyres starting to bald on inner shoulders

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,779 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,639 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,145 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,684 miles

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and has a cut in the tread

Fail 1 Jun 2009 25,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and has a cut in the tread

Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,243 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 645?

Based on 67,788 MOT tests across 4,007 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
4,673
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,475
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,417
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 903
position lamp(s) not working 735
Brake pipe excessively corroded 715
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RWF 402E is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW 645 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 76,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 645 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RWF 402E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 645 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 645 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RWF 402E registered?

RWF 402E is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is RWF 402E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWF 402E shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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