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LY54 KBX

2004 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,433 mi
Last recorded20,433 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 KBX
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 20,433 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 19,738 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 19,738 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 17,013 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 15,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 15,824 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 14,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 May 2008 10,575 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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LY54 KBX is a 2004 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY54 KBX, 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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LY54 KBX is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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