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HY04 UBF

2004 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,874 mi
Last recorded42,874 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 UBF
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 42,874 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 42,631 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 42,086 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable slight bend (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 41,558 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 41,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 40,330 miles

130/80/R17/65H. 4mm.

Front 96Kg. Rear 124Kg.

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

Front Front 90/90/21/54V. 1.5mm. Recomend replacement.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,464 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,906 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 35,906 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,127 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2015 34,127 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,228 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 31,200 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 27,347 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 27,347 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,298 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 20,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,730 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 15,030 miles

Front 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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HY04 UBF is a 2004 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HY04 UBF, 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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HY04 UBF is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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