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SE04 LVC

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,052 mi
Last recorded114,052 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 LVC
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 114,052 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security coil spring and sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security coil spring sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 114,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm mark with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone to hub bushes mark with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm mark with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone to hub bushes mark with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security coil spring and sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security coil spring sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 112,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 108,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipes incorrectly routed x2

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,904 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 102,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 97,737 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 94,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,637 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 87,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 83,226 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,709 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,550 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,802 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 46,218 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,677 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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SE04 LVC is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SE04 LVC, 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

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What year was SE04 LVC registered?

SE04 LVC is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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