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SF54 GOC

2004 BMW F Series

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,499 mi
Last recorded32,499 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 GOC
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 32,499 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Gear foot lever slightly loose

Pass 17 Dec 2024 30,640 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 28,517 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 26,459 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively front brake binding on... (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 23,751 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 21,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 21,459 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 21,438 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 21,438 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 20,977 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 20,945 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2016 14,371 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 14,294 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 9,655 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 9,648 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 7,827 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 7,667 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 7,420 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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SF54 GOC is a 2004 BMW F Series in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SF54 GOC, 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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SF54 GOC is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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