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VX54 MXV

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,267 mi
Last recorded140,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 MXV
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 140,267 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone/control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone/control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2022 130,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 130,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 121,200 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 121,193 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 113,493 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange bolts deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,813 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 101,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 89,888 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 73,409 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,540 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,702 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 54,202 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box oil leak

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,457 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 31,454 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2011 22,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,662 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 22,445 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,402 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,235 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,160 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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VX54 MXV is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VX54 MXV, 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 VX54 MXV registered?

VX54 MXV is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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