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YO04 BYB

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,223 mi
Last recorded86,223 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 BYB
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge/bold on edge

Pass 11 Sep 2021 78,124 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing on edge

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

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2021 79,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing on edge

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2020 75,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,683 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 73,627 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,185 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,178 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 61,851 miles

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

both front tyres wearing close 245/4019

Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 6 Aug 2012 54,732 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,496 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,182 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
Full BMW 645 reliability report

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YO04 BYB is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YO04 BYB, 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 YO04 BYB registered?

YO04 BYB is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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