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HN04 WLA

2004 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,679 mi
Last recorded8,679 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 WLA
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 8,679 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 8,143 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 8,114 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2015 8,009 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 8,009 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate insecure replaced missing bolt (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 7,553 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 7,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 6,508 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 6,508 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 5,988 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 5,039 miles

advise, front tyre has perishing evident on side walls.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 4,407 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 2,281 miles

Drive chain dry & sticky,suggest oiled.

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 WLA is a 2004 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WLA, 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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HN04 WLA is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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