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VE04 GDZ

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,767 mi
Last recorded123,767 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 GDZ
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 123,767 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 109,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 101,008 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 100,966 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2017 100,899 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,396 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 93,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,390 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 84,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front of wheel pointing downwards (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 80,717 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 76,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2012 73,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,147 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 65,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,479 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 61,419 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,249 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,237 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,322 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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VE04 GDZ is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VE04 GDZ, 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 VE04 GDZ registered?

VE04 GDZ is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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