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HN04 LMY

2004 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,069 mi
Last recorded35,069 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 LMY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 35,069 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 33,961 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 32,813 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 32,780 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,906 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 29,916 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,446 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 27,407 miles

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

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

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

front tyre flat

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,553 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,135 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 19,125 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,080 miles

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

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

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

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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HN04 LMY is a 2004 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN04 LMY, 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 HN04 LMY registered?

HN04 LMY is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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