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FM04 BXC

2004 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,410 mi
Last recorded43,410 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 BXC
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 43,410 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 43,410 miles

Stop lamp not working both, front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,760 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 37,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 37,217 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 37,217 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,522 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Gear lever bent. No.plate lamp inop. Riders left foot rest rubber worn. Small cuts to rear tyre tread.

Left pillion footrest rubber missing.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2015 34,522 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Gear lever bent. No.plate lamp inop. Riders left foot rest rubber worn. Small cuts to rear tyre tread.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,361 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 33,361 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 32,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,237 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 26,168 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)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 May 2010 22,392 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Gear lever is bent and fractured.

Handle bars are slight bent.

Pass 27 May 2009 18,606 miles

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Number plate lamp does not illuminate.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 13,182 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 10,503 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 10,503 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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FM04 BXC is a 2004 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FM04 BXC, 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 FM04 BXC registered?

FM04 BXC is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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