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VE54 APU

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,736 mi
Last recorded144,736 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 APU
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 144,736 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 143,428 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 131,645 miles

OIL LEAK !!!!

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 128,718 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 128,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 116,981 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 116,977 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 112,422 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 112,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 104,444 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 104,444 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,254 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on limit and cracking

o/s/f inner tie rod slight play

o/s/r tyre on limit and cracking

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,698 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,472 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 84,455 miles

Play in steering rack o/s under load.

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 84,455 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Play in steering rack o/s under load.

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,396 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 77,396 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,128 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,602 miles

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

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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VE54 APU is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE54 APU, 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 VE54 APU registered?

VE54 APU is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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