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ST04 BKE

2004 BMW 645

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,321 mi
Last recorded160,321 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 BKE
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 160,321 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyre tread depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 160,321 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyre tread depth 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 149,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 8 Mar 2014 141,580 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 141,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 134,486 miles

Headlight bulbs slightly different colour

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight weap from rear anti roll bar drive unit

Pass 11 Feb 2012 129,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 119,925 miles

Oil leak

a/c belt missing shreded up in under tray

Pass 10 Mar 2010 108,030 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undershield, front to rear undershields, inner-wing shields and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 10 Mar 2010 108,030 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undershield, front to rear undershields, inner-wing shields and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2009 90,476 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 69,597 miles

Nearside Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,688 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,910 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

undershields fitted front to rear restricting view to various components

Fail 30 Mar 2007 46,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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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ST04 BKE is a 2004 BMW 645 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ST04 BKE, 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 ST04 BKE registered?

ST04 BKE is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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