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S40 DKS

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,008 mi
Last recorded38,008 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 DKS
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 38,008 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 36,483 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2023 36,439 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 35,902 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2022 35,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 35,877 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 May 2020 35,790 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,613 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,760 miles

Offside front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside rear lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,949 miles

Front wiper blades not very effective

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 29,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 29,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,608 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,578 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,308 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)

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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S40 DKS is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S40 DKS, 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.

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What year was S40 DKS registered?

S40 DKS is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is S40 DKS safe to buy?

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