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HT04 TLK

2004 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,722 mi
Last recorded56,722 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 TLK
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 56,722 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 56,707 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,110 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 51,066 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,627 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 50,266 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 49,582 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 49,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 48,528 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Rear sprocket cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,739 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 47,739 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 45,090 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 45,090 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,016 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 43,233 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 42,621 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 42,621 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,325 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

rear tyre worn in center

Fail 16 Sep 2013 40,325 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

rear tyre worn in center

Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,420 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 38,420 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front wheel spacer deteriorated

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,524 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 29,822 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,822 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,251 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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HT04 TLK is a 2004 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HT04 TLK, 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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HT04 TLK is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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