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VU04 VJM

2004 BMW 645

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,862 mi
Last recorded124,862 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 VJM
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 124,862 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm lower (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 115,665 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 115,665 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 112,648 miles

Both front a tyres worn on edges 245/40/19

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 104,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 104,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing off on inside edge 2753519 runflat

Fail 28 Apr 2014 97,420 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing off on inside edge 2753519 runflat

Pass 21 May 2013 85,232 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,750 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 67,078 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 67,078 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,238 miles

advise-osr tyre has nail in it not punctured at time of test.

Pass 5 May 2009 46,993 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,829 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 35,760 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

nearside front tyre has deep cut in inner tread pattern

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre has deep cut in inner tread pattern

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,684 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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VU04 VJM is a 2004 BMW 645 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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