CarVerify

Free Car Check

MD04 JFU

2004 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,158 mi
Last recorded54,158 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 JFU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 54,158 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 54,158 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 48,294 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 48,294 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 42,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 42,884 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,753 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 30,783 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 30,783 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Front pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 29,416 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 21,302 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 21,302 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 18,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 11,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 8,712 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 6,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 3,679 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 1,549 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
Full BMW F Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MD04 JFU is a 2004 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MD04 JFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MD04 JFU?

You can check the full history of MD04 JFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MD04 JFU registered?

MD04 JFU is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 14 August 2004.

Is MD04 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD04 JFU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MD04 JFU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MD04 JFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.