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VU04 BVC

2004 BMW 645

Orange Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,146 mi
Last recorded151,146 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 BVC
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 151,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (275/40r18) (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front (245/45r18) (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Sep 2016 142,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 129,514 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipes covered in underseal

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 109,023 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,802 miles

Oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 98,420 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 88,152 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,380 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,582 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,325 miles

Nearside Front 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
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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VU04 BVC is a 2004 BMW 645 in Orange with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU04 BVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 BVC registered?

VU04 BVC is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 BVC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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