MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Inner Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Offside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Oil leak
left hand fork seal slightly misting
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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VK04 XKL 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 75%.
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 VK04 XKL, 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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VK04 XKL is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 4 April 2004.
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