MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both outer sills covered by plastic trim preventing full inspection.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak covers the underside at the front but doesn't drop enough to become a failure. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to rear chassis/boot floor area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN BUT NOT TO EXCESS
OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR DISCOLOURED NOT TO EXCESS
Oil leak, but not excessive ENG (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR DIFF CORRODED.
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE REAR TOP ARM BALL JOINT BUT NOT TO EXCESS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN BUT NOT TO EXCESS
OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR DISCOLOURED NOT TO EXCESS
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENG (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR DIFF CORRODED.
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE REAR TOP ARM BALL JOINT BUT NOT TO EXCESS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm @ 245/45 r18 Y (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.6mm @ 245/45 r18 Y (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre worn at inner shoulder
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 645?
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SW54 GNU is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SW54 GNU, 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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SW54 GNU is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 24 December 2004.
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