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WJ04 DPU

2004 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,617 mi
Last recorded19,617 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 DPU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 19,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 19,448 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 19,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 19,316 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 18,847 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2014 18,086 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 18,086 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2013 13,889 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 13,889 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 12,194 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 12,194 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,053 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 11,044 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 9,229 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 9,207 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 6,781 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 6,141 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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WJ04 DPU 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 66.7%.

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 WJ04 DPU, 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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WJ04 DPU is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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