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LG04 EJY

2004 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,414 mi
Last recorded46,414 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 EJY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 46,414 miles

Offside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 3 Jun 2024 43,680 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 35,180 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 35,180 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 31,759 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 31,759 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 29,201 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 24,850 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 May 2014 24,850 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,374 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,397 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 21,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 16,731 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,667 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,238 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 10,996 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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LG04 EJY is a 2004 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LG04 EJY, 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 LG04 EJY registered?

LG04 EJY is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LG04 EJY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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