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RO04 FKW

2004 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

24,955 mi
Last recorded24,955 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FKW
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 24,955 miles

head lamp on lower limit

rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2024 24,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 23,928 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,750 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket carrier bearing worn! (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch lever pivot worn !

Fail 3 Aug 2021 22,750 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Unable to access front brake fluid as window vision not good!

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Sprocket carrier bearing worn! (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch lever pivot worn !

Pass 18 Aug 2020 21,031 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 21,031 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 19,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FORK SEAL (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 19,966 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FORK SEAL (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 19,183 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 19,183 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 19,183 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,697 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 18,681 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,865 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 17,852 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 17,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,510 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 17,008 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,454 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 16,444 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,916 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 15,916 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,153 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,875 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 12,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,648 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 10,634 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 8,098 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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RO04 FKW is a 2004 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 RO04 FKW, 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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RO04 FKW is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is RO04 FKW safe to buy?

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