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PL04 AFF

2004 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,435 mi
Last recorded29,435 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 AFF
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,435 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 29,435 miles

Drive belt worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,973 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 27,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 25,361 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 25,358 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,355 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,155 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 12,207 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 12,207 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 10,933 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 8,796 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,351 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 7,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 6,077 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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PL04 AFF is a 2004 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PL04 AFF, 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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PL04 AFF is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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