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VX54 VXP

2004 BMW 645

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,198 mi
Last recorded145,198 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 VXP
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 145,198 miles

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated starting to affect light output

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray covered in oil and engine oil on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil on min

Fail 11 Apr 2022 145,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated starting to affect light output

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray covered in oil and engine oil on min (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil on min

Pass 20 Apr 2021 139,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 139,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 139,253 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 139,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 135,579 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2019 135,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

coolant leak

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 130,987 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 127,103 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 127,082 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported NEAR-SIDE FRONT PIPE, NUT MISSING (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported OFF-SIDE FRONT PIPE, NUT MISSING (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,087 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 98,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,672 miles

show plates in boot

Fail 24 Sep 2014 68,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

show plates in boot

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,145 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,259 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,880 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,143 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,702 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 21,285 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 16,219 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 VXP is a 2004 BMW 645 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

VX54 VXP is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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