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SB04 OYL

2004 BMW 645

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,217 mi
Last recorded83,217 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 OYL
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 83,217 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 81,437 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,938 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated TPS low pressure warning active (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 73,168 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak left cat to mid (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 70,053 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 70,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Wheel nut(s) missing All wheels x 1. (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyres slightly perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 May 2015 63,404 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 63,404 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 58,728 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 58,728 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 May 2013 50,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning on dash showing seat back lock faulty but working when tested

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 May 2013 50,776 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning on dash showing seat back lock faulty but working when tested

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2011 41,768 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 41,768 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,371 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 33,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 12,212 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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SB04 OYL is a 2004 BMW 645 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB04 OYL, 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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SB04 OYL is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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