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RO04 FLH

2004 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,867 mi
Last recorded53,867 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FLH
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,867 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 51,326 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,011 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON WEAR LIMIT AND CUTS TO TYRE TREAD (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2017 50,010 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Stop lamp missing FRONT AND REAR SWITCHES NOT WORKING (1.3.3a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND CUTS IN TREAD (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2015 43,728 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,320 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 35,319 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,066 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 28,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 27,403 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,449 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 25,449 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 20,462 miles

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 10,670 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,603 miles

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

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 FLH is a 2004 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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