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RF04 BYZ

2004 BMW 645

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,356 mi
Last recorded88,356 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 64576,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 BYZ
MakeBMW
Model645
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 88,356 miles

Both headlight beam patterns fading

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes slight wear/movement

Both sides front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Both sides front tyres perishing & worn on edges

Offside rear tyre nail in tread & worn close to 1.6mmlimit

Fail 24 Feb 2023 88,356 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Both headlight beam patterns fading

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes slight wear/movement

Both sides front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Both sides front tyres perishing & worn on edges

Offside rear tyre nail in tread & worn close to 1.6mmlimit

Pass 12 Nov 2021 80,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 75,033 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 10 May 2019 75,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 72,217 miles

Engine under cover is covered in oil

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 May 2017 69,132 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 69,132 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,555 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,248 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,909 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 47,042 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 42,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 42,042 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,819 miles

Front tyres worn outer edges.

Full length undertrays fitted.

Wipers noisey on screen.

Fail 9 Apr 2009 36,591 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,632 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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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RF04 BYZ is a 2004 BMW 645 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF04 BYZ, 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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RF04 BYZ is a 2004 BMW 645, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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