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BMW 645

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

L13 RDJMOT history

L13 RDJ is a grey petrol BMW 645 first used on 12 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,686 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 RDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 RDJ was last recorded at 141,686 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,685 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,686 miles
  • 2024 – 138,673 miles
  • 2023 – 137,385 miles
  • 2022 – 136,954 miles
  • 2021 – 136,659 miles
  • 2020 – 135,147 miles
  • 2019 – 133,589 miles
  • 2016 – 129,486 miles
  • 2015 – 123,131 miles
  • 2014 – 120,664 miles
  • 2013 – 114,936 miles
  • 2012 – 108,009 miles
  • 2011 – 101,853 miles
  • 2010 – 93,638 miles
  • 2009 – 76,941 miles
  • 2008 – 66,583 miles
  • 2007 – 66,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,686 miles
  • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light led (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside condensation in headlamp beam pattern okRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear brake pad warning light on but pads appear okRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,686 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,686 miles
    Test number
    331061289771
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light led (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside condensation in headlamp beam pattern ok
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad warning light on but pads appear ok
  2. Fail141,685 miles (+3,012)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,685 miles
    Test number
    183192137777
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning warning mil on (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light led (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside condensation in headlamp beam pattern ok
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad warning light on but pads appear ok
  3. Pass138,673 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,673 miles
    Test number
    637225508097
    • AdvisoryNearside Condensation in headlight
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail138,673 miles2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,673 miles
    Test number
    826635414812
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Condensation in headlight
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail138,673 miles (+86)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,673 miles
    Test number
    695976163284
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail138,587 miles (+1,202)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,587 miles
    Test number
    322044544592
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Condensasion in headlight
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass137,385 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    137,385 miles
    Test number
    409926940315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail137,385 miles (+431)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,385 miles
    Test number
    439393913424
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass136,954 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,954 miles
    Test number
    204346832451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,659 miles (+1,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,659 miles
    Test number
    895259594873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass135,147 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    135,147 miles
    Test number
    566226408186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,589 miles (+4,103)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,589 miles
    Test number
    768204143986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,486 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,486 miles
    Test number
    411389735171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,383 miles (+6,252)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,383 miles
    Test number
    710222052966
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass123,131 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    123,131 miles
    Test number
    171751593841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,664 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    120,664 miles
    Test number
    106862804342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,936 miles (+6,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    114,936 miles
    Test number
    485899703328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass108,009 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    108,009 miles
    Test number
    928366232227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,853 miles (+8,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,853 miles
    Test number
    649228041282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass93,638 miles (+3,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    93,638 miles
    Test number
    733435030251
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Pass90,470 miles (+13,529)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    90,470 miles
    Test number
    552060540052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,941 miles (+10,358)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,941 miles
    Test number
    113850639020
    • NoteBolt in N/S rear tyre and tyre pressure warning on dash.
    • NoteTraces of oil on engine under tray. Possible leak from O/S front cam cover area.
  23. Pass66,583 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    66,583 miles
    Test number
    392738128023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    291837147343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 RDJ

Does L13 RDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 RDJ is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 RDJ?
The MOT on L13 RDJ is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 RDJ done?
L13 RDJ was recorded at 141,686 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,122 miles a year.
Has L13 RDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 RDJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 RDJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L13 RDJ find?
L13 RDJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light led; nearside condensation in headlamp beam pattern ok; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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