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EO04 SBU

2004 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,987 mi
Last recorded25,987 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 SBU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,987 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 25,987 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,321 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 19,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 19,045 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 18,881 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,421 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,075 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,985 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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EO04 SBU is a 2004 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO04 SBU, 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 EO04 SBU registered?

EO04 SBU is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 20 March 2004.

Is EO04 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO04 SBU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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