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LR04 NSN

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,194 mi
Last recorded116,194 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 NSN
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 116,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2025 116,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2024 116,108 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 115,354 miles

Central Rear Boot opens on key fob only

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Water ingress inside lamp lens

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

Offside Front Exhaust emits slight white smoke passed emission test

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 114,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper control arm dust cover leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,350 miles

Front High Pitch Whine / rattle Noise From Engine Bay area whilst Engine Running

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Seatbelt Frayed on Edges (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,608 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 112,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 109,998 miles

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

exhaust emits slight white smoke

Fail 11 Nov 2019 109,997 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust emits slight white smoke

Pass 23 Oct 2018 104,066 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 104,066 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 99,154 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,683 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn from edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 94,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn from edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,936 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,124 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,537 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 68,012 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,050 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 60,050 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 52,876 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,531 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,747 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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LR04 NSN is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LR04 NSN, 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 LR04 NSN registered?

LR04 NSN is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is LR04 NSN safe to buy?

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