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SJ04 MXR

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,224 mi
Last recorded134,224 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 MXR
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 134,224 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 134,224 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 123,810 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear brakes have slight bind

Both rear caliper springs possibly on the wrong side of the carrier

Brake pad warning light on

Car has undertrays and sill covers preventing inspection of most underside components

Exhaust mount at gearbox not secured to gearbox

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Spring not properly seated

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak at engine

Rear parking brake imbalance. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 23 Dec 2017 123,712 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear brakes have slight bind

Brake pad warning light on

Car has undertrays and sill covers preventing inspection of most underside components

Exhaust mount at gearbox not secured to gearbox

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Spring not properly seated

Offside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak at engine

Rear parking brake imbalance. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 110,459 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 110,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 110,455 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,818 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 104,084 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 101,812 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,302 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 98,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 79,029 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,614 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,276 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,237 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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SJ04 MXR is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SJ04 MXR, 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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SJ04 MXR is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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