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LA04 ZXL

2004 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,419 mi
Last recorded25,419 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 ZXL
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,419 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,938 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 17,926 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 16,754 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 16,754 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,728 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 13,949 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,801 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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LA04 ZXL is a 2004 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LA04 ZXL, 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

How do I check the history of LA04 ZXL?

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What year was LA04 ZXL registered?

LA04 ZXL is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 14 August 2004.

Is LA04 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA04 ZXL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA04 ZXL have outstanding finance?

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