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HK04 FCG

2004 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

15,013 mi
Last recorded15,013 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 FCG
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 15,013 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 14,703 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 14,699 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 11,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 6,544 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 6,544 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 4,961 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 4,949 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 4,943 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 4,943 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 4,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 4,077 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 2,214 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 1,627 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 1,627 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2015 1,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 844 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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HK04 FCG is a 2004 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HK04 FCG, 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

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What year was HK04 FCG registered?

HK04 FCG is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is HK04 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK04 FCG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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