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FL04 BHP

2004 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,305 mi
Last recorded31,305 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 BHP
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,305 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,556 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,359 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,556 miles

Front tyre sidewalls cracking near beading but not down to cord

N/s/f fork stanchion through yoke slightly more than o/s/f

chain lube on o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,276 miles

A lot of chain lube on o/s/r tyre wall

N/s/f tyre tread starting to perish and crack near beading

o/s/f tyre wall starting to crack and perish near bead

Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,040 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,932 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,259 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,493 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,855 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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FL04 BHP is a 2004 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FL04 BHP, 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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FL04 BHP is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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