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LW04 XCA

2003 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,817 mi
Last recorded78,817 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW F Series16,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 XCA
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 78,817 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 78,817 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,751 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 6 Jul 2017

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,156 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,460 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre has slight splits

rear sproket slightly worn

Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,422 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre has slight splits

rear sproket slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,055 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,870 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,128 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 40,470 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,191 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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LW04 XCA is a 2003 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 16,682 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 LW04 XCA, 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 23 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW04 XCA registered?

LW04 XCA is a 2003 BMW F Series, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LW04 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW04 XCA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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