2004 BMW 645 4.4L Petrol · CFM 5
2004 BMW 645 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 07 May 2004. Recorded mileage 155,376 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 645
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CFM 5 Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2025
- 155,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CFM 5 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 645 (CFM 5) between June 2007 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
CFM 5 Mileage History
- 05/06/200719,460 mi
- 16/07/200822,828 mi+3,368 mi
- 25/09/200928,437 mi+5,609 mi
- 15/03/201144,229 mi+15,792 mi
- 07/11/201154,603 mi+10,374 mi
- 08/11/201154,603 mi
- 09/11/201275,280 mi+20,677 mi
- 25/03/201479,765 mi+4,485 mi
- 28/03/201479,765 mi
- 30/03/201583,835 mi+4,070 mi
- 03/04/201583,836 mi+1 mi
- 17/03/201688,516 mi+4,680 mi
- 17/03/201688,516 mi
- 30/03/2017106,296 mi+17,780 mi
- 09/05/2018130,351 mi+24,055 mi
- 29/05/2018130,353 mi+2 mi
- 24/10/2025155,376 mi+25,023 mi
Average of roughly 7,392 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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