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V40 MBC

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,707 mi
Last recorded108,707 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 MBC
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 108,707 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 107,923 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 107,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 105,359 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 5 Nov 2021 103,817 miles

front wheel rims dented

handbrake high

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2021 103,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front wheel rims dented

handbrake high

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,060 miles

slight play nearside rear suspention bush

Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,794 miles

oil leak

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,892 miles

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 85,946 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,518 miles

all wheel rims dented

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 77,518 miles

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

all wheel rims dented

offside rear tyre 2-3mm and inner edge worn

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,451 miles

engine area oil leak

front brake pads low

front wheel rims dented

rear wheel rims dented

Pass 15 May 2014 59,075 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,681 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 54,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,787 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,762 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 49,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,346 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,207 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 25,224 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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V40 MBC is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V40 MBC, 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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V40 MBC is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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