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S50 DHB

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,431 mi
Last recorded119,431 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 DHB
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 119,431 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 110,802 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 110,802 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 101,645 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 98,801 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 98,394 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,394 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 90,959 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,531 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 90,529 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,838 miles

Nearside Front Interior Trim Hanging Loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Interior Trim Hanging Loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 68,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,348 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2012 58,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,027 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,639 miles

BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RFT 245/40/R19(94W)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front tyre wearing low from inner edge and also has 2 nails in it

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2010 38,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing low from inner edge and also has nail in it

Offside front tyre wearing low from inner edge

Wettness on undertray ,could be gearbox leak?

Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,812 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,216 miles

slight play on offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,971 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,172 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
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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S50 DHB is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW 645 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 76,236 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S50 DHB, 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 S50 DHB registered?

S50 DHB is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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