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BMW 645

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

V8 GFMMOT history

V8 GFM is a grey petrol BMW 645 first used on 28 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 146,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
146,900 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GFM
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
28 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GFM was last recorded at 146,900 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 5,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,158 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,742 miles
Average per year
7,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,900 miles
  • 2024 – 141,158 miles
  • 2023 – 134,700 miles
  • 2022 – 127,661 miles
  • 2021 – 120,321 miles
  • 2020 – 114,862 miles
  • 2019 – 109,845 miles
  • 2018 – 102,807 miles
  • 2017 – 95,549 miles
  • 2016 – 88,476 miles
  • 2015 – 80,758 miles
  • 2014 – 69,180 miles
  • 2013 – 57,489 miles
  • 2012 – 50,336 miles
  • 2011 – 42,124 miles
  • 2010 – 39,058 miles
  • 2009 – 34,362 miles
  • 2008 – 22,588 miles
  • 2007 – 16,292 miles
  • 2006 – 6,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    146,900 miles
    Test number
    381571848582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,900 miles (+5,742)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,900 miles
    Test number
    156580998575
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,158 miles (+6,458)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,158 miles
    Test number
    508342218065
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,700 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,700 miles
    Test number
    713990485365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,700 miles (+7,039)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,700 miles
    Test number
    802981097334
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,661 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,661 miles
    Test number
    229824249680
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail127,661 miles (+7,340)2 dangerous1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,661 miles
    Test number
    521651820336
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,321 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,321 miles
    Test number
    521824802699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,862 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,862 miles
    Test number
    484586132320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail114,862 miles (+5,017)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,862 miles
    Test number
    128216604305
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass109,845 miles (+7,038)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,845 miles
    Test number
    461772922431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,807 miles (+7,258)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,807 miles
    Test number
    963726874398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,549 miles (+7,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,549 miles
    Test number
    969200863063
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass88,476 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,476 miles
    Test number
    434441410188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail88,472 miles (+7,714)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    381467075562
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass80,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,758 miles
    Test number
    170221473144
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  17. Fail80,758 miles (+11,578)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,758 miles
    Test number
    820377914924
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  18. Pass69,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    405263124416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,180 miles (+11,691)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    185648714392
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass57,489 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    988533523365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,336 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    516249042142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,233 miles (+8,109)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,233 miles
    Test number
    726766242154
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteTHERE IS A SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD
    • NoteTHERE IS OIL LEAKING OFF THE ENGINE/GEARBOX UNDER TRAY

  23. Pass42,124 miles (+3,066)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,124 miles
    Test number
    439467231142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,058 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,058 miles
    Test number
    241159840420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,362 miles
    Test number
    980279129197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail34,361 miles (+11,773)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,361 miles
    Test number
    954829129115
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass22,588 miles (+6,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,588 miles
    Test number
    823559298090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass16,292 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,292 miles
    Test number
    410003197199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,635 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,635 miles
    Test number
    403169207158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass6,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    6,694 miles
    Test number
    731619656174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 GFM

Does V8 GFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GFM is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 GFM?
The MOT on V8 GFM is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 GFM done?
V8 GFM was recorded at 146,900 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 7,203 miles a year.
Has V8 GFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GFM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 GFM 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 V8 GFM find?
V8 GFM passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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