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HD04 YTU

2004 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

389 mi
Last recorded389 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 YTU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 389 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 197 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 33,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 33,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 33,040 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 33,021 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 33,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 32,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 32,938 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,664 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 32,664 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 32,512 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2015 32,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,670 miles

rear tyre tread low.

some buckelling in front wheel.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,078 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 13,400 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

slight binding of front brake

Fail 4 Oct 2011 13,009 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

slight binding of front brake

Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,692 miles

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

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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HD04 YTU is a 2004 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HD04 YTU, 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 HD04 YTU registered?

HD04 YTU is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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