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SM54 BRF

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,701 mi
Last recorded193,701 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 BRF
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 193,701 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,994 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 184,295 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 169,832 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 169,603 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,000 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,691 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 77,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,294 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,348 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,683 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,437 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 32,101 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise nearside front tyre has cut with object init not deep enought to show cords

advise nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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SM54 BRF is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM54 BRF, 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 SM54 BRF registered?

SM54 BRF is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 13 October 2004.

Is SM54 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 BRF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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