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SA04 NDE

2004 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,164 mi
Last recorded18,164 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 NDE
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,164 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 18,141 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,403 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 11,403 miles

Offside Rear Lower Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 10,888 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 8,840 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 8,840 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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SA04 NDE is a 2004 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA04 NDE, 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 SA04 NDE registered?

SA04 NDE is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is SA04 NDE safe to buy?

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