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YC04 UDT

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

284,954 mi
Last recorded284,954 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 UDT
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 284,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 170,751 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 266,187 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 266,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 253,587 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 152,480 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 152,480 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 152,201 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light LENS HOLED SHOWS WHITE TO REAR (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. CALLIPER LAGS (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre CORNER OF TREADS ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 147,655 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 147,655 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 142,594 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 139,584 miles

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,624 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 129,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 121,240 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing around inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 121,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing around inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 110,762 miles

2 x front tyres wearing edges and perished 245/40x19 rft

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2015 100,414 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 94,782 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 94,781 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,949 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play from o/s/r wheel

Fail 6 Jan 2012 82,774 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play from o/s/r wheel

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,601 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,540 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Smearing

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wiper Blade Smearing

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 50,762 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,855 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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YC04 UDT is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC04 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

YC04 UDT is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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