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BMW 645

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,398 cc

S74 XALMOT history

S74 XAL is a black petrol BMW 645 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

S74 XAL black BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 6 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
114,673 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S74 XAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S74 XAL was last recorded at 114,673 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,436 miles · 2 May 2024
Between the last two tests
237 miles
Average per year
4,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,673 miles
  • 2024 – 114,436 miles
  • 2023 – 113,684 miles
  • 2022 – 112,637 miles
  • 2019 – 108,845 miles
  • 2018 – 106,742 miles
  • 2017 – 102,085 miles
  • 2016 – 97,697 miles
  • 2015 – 91,270 miles
  • 2014 – 83,149 miles
  • 2013 – 73,284 miles
  • 2012 – 68,202 miles
  • 2011 – 61,229 miles
  • 2010 – 54,019 miles
  • 2009 – 48,639 miles
  • 2008 – 40,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,673 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Rear Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear off subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Shoulder wear to o/s/r tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • NSR tyre worn down to limit on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Suspect wheel alignment incorrect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Severe engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,673 miles (+237)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,673 miles
    Test number
    733330623912
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Rear Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear off subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

  2. Pass114,436 miles (+752)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,436 miles
    Test number
    317850941138
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve welded (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust melting bumper

  3. Pass113,684 miles (+1,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    113,684 miles
    Test number
    894038207711
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,637 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,637 miles
    Test number
    516355068490
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail112,637 miles (+3,792)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,637 miles
    Test number
    465039866427
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass108,845 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,845 miles
    Test number
    690503929258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive may need clean (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective very close to body (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail108,845 miles (+2,103)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,845 miles
    Test number
    650164415909
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive may need clean (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective very close to body (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass106,742 miles (+4,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,742 miles
    Test number
    630983290705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outertread (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,085 miles (+213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,085 miles
    Test number
    209448074518
    • AdvisoryShoulder wear to o/s/r tyre

  10. Fail101,872 miles (+4,175)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,872 miles
    Test number
    266199062050
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryShoulder wear to o/s/r tyre

  11. Pass97,697 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,697 miles
    Test number
    710493028765
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail97,697 miles (+6,427)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,697 miles
    Test number
    644684806389
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass91,270 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,270 miles
    Test number
    114455313304
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre worn down to limit on inner edge
    • AdvisorySuspect wheel alignment incorrect
    • AdvisorySevere engine oil leak

  14. Fail91,270 miles (+8,121)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,270 miles
    Test number
    199612287973
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre worn down to limit on inner edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspect wheel alignment incorrect
    • AdvisorySevere engine oil leak

  15. Pass83,149 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,149 miles
    Test number
    845059254275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail83,149 miles (+9,865)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,149 miles
    Test number
    308725454459
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass73,284 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,284 miles
    Test number
    318206053424
    • NoteOSF tyre worn near to limit on outer edge and cracking in tread section
    • NoteSerious engine oil leak

  18. Fail73,284 miles (+5,082)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,284 miles
    Test number
    896016653286
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOSF tyre worn near to limit on outer edge and cracking in tread section
    • NoteSerious engine oil leak

  19. Pass68,202 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,202 miles
    Test number
    576217352224
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on inner.
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail68,200 miles (+6,971)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,200 miles
    Test number
    346335152299
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on inner.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsr tyre worn on inner edge.

  21. Pass61,229 miles (+7,210)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,229 miles
    Test number
    169303761297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,019 miles (+5,380)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,019 miles
    Test number
    621181650215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,639 miles (+8,374)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,639 miles
    Test number
    140103959284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,265 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,265 miles
    Test number
    792827668076
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about S74 XAL

Does S74 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S74 XAL expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S74 XAL?
The MOT on S74 XAL expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S74 XAL done?
S74 XAL was recorded at 114,673 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 4,316 miles a year.
Has S74 XAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S74 XAL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S74 XAL 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 S74 XAL find?
S74 XAL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear, and 5 more.

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