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RG04 EBN

2004 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,679 mi
Last recorded58,679 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG04 EBN
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 58,679 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 57,816 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 56,872 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 54,181 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 54,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 53,967 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 46,866 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 66,708 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,292 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,609 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,933 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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RG04 EBN is a 2004 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RG04 EBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RG04 EBN registered?

RG04 EBN is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is RG04 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG04 EBN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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