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YC04 SZX

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,469 mi
Last recorded137,469 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 SZX
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 137,469 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 129,683 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 129,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 125,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,381 miles

Offside Front track rod end has slight play.

underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2019 115,975 miles

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

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

rear differential corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 115,935 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure catalyst to middle section securing nuts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to centre section joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front front radius arm bush has oil contamination.

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

undertray inhibits inspection

Pass 3 May 2018 114,793 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slightly (3.7.B.3)

engine management light is on.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 114,310 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside parking brake has poor performance.

Oil leak engine oil level is low. ()

engine covers & undertrays inhibit inspection

engine management light came on & reset itself.

fuel cap seal is perished & splitting.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 114,310 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside parking brake has poor performance.

Oil leak engine oil level is low. ()

engine covers & undertrays inhibit inspection

engine management light came on & reset itself.

fuel cap seal is perished & splitting.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,955 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 99,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 96,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brakepipes and across to o/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,444 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,100 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,846 miles

o/s/r tyre inner egde worn

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,033 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner should worn bald, quite heavy

Pass 13 Aug 2010 46,468 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 46,468 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,483 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 32,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,260 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,902 miles

the n/s/r tyre wearing on its inner edge

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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YC04 SZX is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC04 SZX, 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 YC04 SZX registered?

YC04 SZX is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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