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LV04 YUD

2004 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,325 mi
Last recorded45,325 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 YUD
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 45,325 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 45,179 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 45,118 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 43,310 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 43,276 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

gear lever loose on splines

Pass 8 Apr 2022 40,353 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 36,308 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 36,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 36,299 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Slight Delay (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 35,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 33,149 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 28,673 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 28,673 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 24,100 miles

FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 17 May 2012 23,964 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,562 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 23,562 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,446 miles

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

Oil leak

thorn in the front tyre.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,487 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 16,314 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 16,314 miles

Nearside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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LV04 YUD is a 2004 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV04 YUD, 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 LV04 YUD registered?

LV04 YUD is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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