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PL04 VLR

2004 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,730 mi
Last recorded62,730 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 VLR
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 62,730 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 62,730 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 56,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 39,796 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 39,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 33,498 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,006 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 15,814 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 13,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 13,073 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 12,679 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,291 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 11,471 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 10,066 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 9,529 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 6,942 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 5,353 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2007 5,349 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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PL04 VLR 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 PL04 VLR, 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 PL04 VLR registered?

PL04 VLR is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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