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LB04 CWG

2004 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

6,406 mi
Last recorded6,406 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 CWG
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2018 6,406 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2017 4,041 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 3,990 miles

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 4 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 4 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,285 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,333 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 30,333 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2012 2,664 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 23,502 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 20,949 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,758 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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LB04 CWG is a 2004 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LB04 CWG, 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 LB04 CWG registered?

LB04 CWG is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is LB04 CWG safe to buy?

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