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BMW 645

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

NJC 471MOT history

NJC 471 is a black petrol BMW 645 first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 66,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
66,193 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NJC 471
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NJC 471 was last recorded at 66,193 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,176 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
1,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,193 miles
  • 2025 – 66,176 miles
  • 2023 – 65,990 miles
  • 2022 – 65,955 miles
  • 2021 – 65,949 miles
  • 2020 – 65,944 miles
  • 2019 – 65,876 miles
  • 2018 – 65,836 miles
  • 2017 – 65,774 miles
  • 2016 – 65,657 miles
  • 2015 – 64,986 miles
  • 2014 – 64,841 miles
  • 2013 – 63,839 miles
  • 2012 – 62,927 miles
  • 2011 – 62,442 miles
  • 2010 – 61,264 miles
  • 2009 – 59,515 miles
  • 2008 – 46,664 miles
  • 2007 – 42,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,193 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,193 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    66,193 miles
    Test number
    551678008677
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass66,176 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,176 miles
    Test number
    330700537842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail66,170 miles (+180)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,170 miles
    Test number
    801917393445
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested expansion bottle exploded - cooant leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass65,990 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    530132802923
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail65,955 miles (+6)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,955 miles
    Test number
    314676138953
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail65,949 miles (+5)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,949 miles
    Test number
    708347015216
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass65,944 miles (+68)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    471889423343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,876 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,876 miles
    Test number
    342402837603
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,836 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,836 miles
    Test number
    293626753685
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass65,774 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,774 miles
    Test number
    240179104969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPAS fluid leak

  11. Fail65,772 miles (+115)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,772 miles
    Test number
    326669363121
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPAS fluid leak

  12. Pass65,657 miles (+671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,657 miles
    Test number
    144852047384
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass64,986 miles (+145)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,986 miles
    Test number
    728713335155
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres badly cracked

  14. Pass64,841 miles (+1,002)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    945015134150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass63,839 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    416804033193
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKED...
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail63,839 miles1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    517980633103
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT & OFFSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKED...
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    179329442319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    108992642155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,927 miles (+485)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    275976532475
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass62,442 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,442 miles
    Test number
    966987031179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,264 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,264 miles
    Test number
    982664530188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,515 miles (+12,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    192778339197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass46,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,664 miles
    Test number
    120290248192
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail46,664 miles (+4,613)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,664 miles
    Test number
    922850048138
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass42,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,051 miles
    Test number
    942895157279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NJC 471

What vehicle is registration NJC 471 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NJC 471 on a black petrol BMW 645 first used on 3 Sept 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NJC 471 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NJC 471 is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on NJC 471?
The MOT on NJC 471 is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NJC 471 done?
NJC 471 was recorded at 66,193 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,276 miles a year.
Has NJC 471 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NJC 471 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on NJC 471 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 NJC 471 find?
NJC 471 passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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