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EJ04 WXL

2004 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

24,187 mi
Last recorded24,187 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 WXL
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 24,187 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 23,789 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear NEARSIDE CHAIN ADJUSTER MISSING.

Pass 30 Sep 2023 22,821 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 22,821 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 22,130 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 21,678 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 18,928 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 18,905 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Excessively aged, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Rear Lower Fender insecure,

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Excessively aged, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 18,886 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,884 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 18,882 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear nail in tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 13,121 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 13,120 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 12,103 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 12,069 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2008 10,057 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 4,785 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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EJ04 WXL is a 2004 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 18,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ04 WXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ04 WXL registered?

EJ04 WXL is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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