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P8 OPA

2004 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,462 mi
Last recorded50,462 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 OPA
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 50,462 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 50,462 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 49,013 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 46,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to wear limit - recommend to replace now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 46,624 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel rear foot brake (1.1.2 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to wear limit - recommend to replace now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 45,708 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 43,163 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chain slightly on the slack side strong advise

general frame and component corrosion

rear brake spongy strong advise

Pass 13 Jun 2018 41,415 miles

front caliper very slight bind

general component corrosion

Pass 3 May 2017 39,498 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,541 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 36,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,493 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,111 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,429 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,235 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 18,334 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,520 miles

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

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

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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P8 OPA is a 2004 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P8 OPA, 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 P8 OPA registered?

P8 OPA is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is P8 OPA safe to buy?

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