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S500 MCH

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,608 mi
Last recorded59,608 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 MCH
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 59,608 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 58,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 56,780 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2022 55,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 55,331 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 54,798 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 53,615 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,825 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 47,955 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 47,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Edge Scrubbed

Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Deep Cut Revealing Cords. Cut Less Than 25mm

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge scrubbed

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut revealing cords. Cut less than 25mm

Fail 26 Oct 2016 44,750 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge scrubbed

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut revealing cords. Cut less than 25mm

Pass 15 Oct 2015 41,684 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,493 miles

play in steering rack osf

Fail 16 Oct 2014 39,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack osf

Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,688 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edges

wipers smeering slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2013 36,688 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edges

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,904 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 28,690 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 24,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,919 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,216 miles

Deep cut on o/s/f tyre.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,007 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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S500 MCH is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S500 MCH, 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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S500 MCH is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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