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YH04 YZE

2004 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,524 mi
Last recorded8,524 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 YZE
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 8,524 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 6,904 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 6,122 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 6,001 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 6,001 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 4,727 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 4,716 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 3,781 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 3,424 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 3,367 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 2,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 2,014 miles

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

o/s pillion footrest broken but still usable.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 2,014 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

o/s pillion footrest broken but still usable.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 17,428 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 16,017 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,456 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 13,456 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 9,953 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,953 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 7,016 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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YH04 YZE is a 2004 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH04 YZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH04 YZE registered?

YH04 YZE is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is YH04 YZE safe to buy?

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