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SAB 500

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,220 mi
Last recorded45,220 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAB 500
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 45,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 44,649 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 44,110 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 43,337 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,555 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,939 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 41,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,129 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner /outter edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,025 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 34,025 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on both outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,582 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,851 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,490 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,368 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 19,041 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,995 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 12,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,892 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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SAB 500 is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SAB 500, 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

How do I check the history of SAB 500?

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What year was SAB 500 registered?

SAB 500 is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is SAB 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAB 500 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAB 500 have outstanding finance?

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