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WG04 VPA

2004 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,432 mi
Last recorded29,432 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 VPA
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,432 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 29,387 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 26,699 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 26,627 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 24,142 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 24,090 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 21,487 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 21,440 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 18,990 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 17,184 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads 4/5 worn (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 13,224 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 13,208 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 23 May 2012 12,227 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 11,385 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Gear lever slightly bent but still functional

Handlebars bent but still functional

Pass 18 May 2010 10,197 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Handlebars slightly bent

Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,679 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 6,759 miles

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,759 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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WG04 VPA is a 2004 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WG04 VPA, 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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WG04 VPA is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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