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YC04 VSB

2004 BMW 645

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

206,559 mi
Last recorded206,559 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 VSB
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 206,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 206,559 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 R/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 R/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 189,574 miles

Front Oil leak STRONG ADVISE ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre 245/40/19 ()

TPMS light on

Fail 30 Aug 2017 189,574 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Oil leak STRONG ADVISE ()

Lower windscreen has a large crack from zone A to swept area STRONG ADVISE

Offside Front Nail in tyre 245/40/19 ()

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Aug 2016 165,061 miles

Coolant leak x 2 ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2016 165,061 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)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak x 2 ()

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 147,955 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 147,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/19 94w (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/19 94w (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 133,169 miles

O/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 120,763 miles

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)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 120,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

insufficient oil in engine to carry out emissions test(top up with 2 litres)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,836 miles

Both rear tyres and O/S/F starting to wear on inside edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2012 103,711 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres and O/S/F starting to wear on inside edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 87,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 75,787 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 75,787 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 27 Jun 2009 54,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 52,138 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,520 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 VSB is a 2004 BMW 645 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC04 VSB, 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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YC04 VSB is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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