CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV04 AZF

2004 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,303 mi
Last recorded80,303 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 AZF
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 80,303 miles

Rear Upper Lugage rack brakets slightley corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2025 79,872 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 79,495 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,049 miles

Central Front Both front stantions pitted

Offside Rear Lower Chain very tight

Nearside Front Lower Front brake calliper sticking

Pass 2 Oct 2021 75,546 miles

Central Rear Lower Slight play in mono shock bearings

Nearside Rear Lower Rear pads thin

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel mudguard huger cracked off side rear mountain point on plastic but seams secure at time of test

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,821 miles

Gear lever loose on clamp fixing

Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,535 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 68,535 miles

Engine mounting/bracket missing Rear lower (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Nail in front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2018 61,498 miles

Front Front brake binding slightly

Rear brake pedal has excessive travel

Sidestand bracket where mounting to frame weld cracked

clutch lever pivot and bkt badly worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 57,761 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,503 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,721 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 31,336 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,163 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,567 miles

gear lever rubber worn

Fail 17 Apr 2012 23,567 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

gear lever rubber worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,056 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,311 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 12,305 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 10,114 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,059 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
Full BMW F Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV04 AZF is a 2004 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FV04 AZF, 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

How do I check the history of FV04 AZF?

You can check the full history of FV04 AZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV04 AZF registered?

FV04 AZF is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is FV04 AZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 AZF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV04 AZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV04 AZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.