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RE04 BFP

2004 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,559 mi
Last recorded13,559 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 BFP
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 13,559 miles

Offside Front mirror cracked

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear tyre cuts in tread

Fail 25 Mar 2025 13,559 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front mirror cracked

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear tyre cuts in tread

Pass 21 Sep 2023 11,526 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 11,425 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 10,274 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 9,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 6,317 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 3,162 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 585 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 36,497 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,467 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,214 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 36,214 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 29 May 2008 36,092 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 27 May 2008 36,092 miles

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

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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RE04 BFP is a 2004 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RE04 BFP, 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 RE04 BFP registered?

RE04 BFP is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is RE04 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE04 BFP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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