MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
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OV04 VPW is a 2004 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 OV04 VPW, 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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OV04 VPW is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 23 April 2004.
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