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EO04 SFY

2004 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,744 mi
Last recorded31,744 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 SFY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 31,744 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 31,575 miles

Central Front Rear suspension creaking - advise

Front Front tyre side wall cracking due to age

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also side wall perishing due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 31,130 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 31,096 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 30,998 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 29,820 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 26,973 miles

drive chain slack

Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,156 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 26,156 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 23,847 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 19,758 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 19,324 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,554 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,210 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 17,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 May 2008 13,152 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,072 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 13,072 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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 SFY is a 2004 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EO04 SFY, 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.

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What year was EO04 SFY registered?

EO04 SFY is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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