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SD04 UEE

2004 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,051 mi
Last recorded18,051 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 UEE
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 18,051 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 17,982 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 17,905 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 17,675 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 17,532 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 17,233 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 17,233 miles

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock Handguards removed - were fouling on windshield. (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 16,788 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 16,095 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 14,886 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 13,273 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,542 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

handlebars fouling on screen

Pass 15 Aug 2014 11,388 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,125 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 9,125 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 9,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 8,061 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 8,061 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 5,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 4,420 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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SD04 UEE is a 2004 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SD04 UEE, 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 SD04 UEE registered?

SD04 UEE is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 3 April 2004.

Is SD04 UEE safe to buy?

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