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LC04 VBM

2004 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

13,891 mi
Last recorded13,891 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 VBM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 13,891 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 13,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 12,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 10,078 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 9,213 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 3,442 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 96,023 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 88,682 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,121 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively lower shock joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 81,114 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively lower shock joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,147 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,103 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear suspension has some play. (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,543 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 56,543 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 48,703 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,422 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 37,885 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,885 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 35,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,905 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,102 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 33,102 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

engine idle speed high

Fail 9 Oct 2009 32,472 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,472 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,752 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 26,563 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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LC04 VBM is a 2004 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LC04 VBM, 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 LC04 VBM registered?

LC04 VBM is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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