MOT Status
ValidMileage
46,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear stonecatcher insecure
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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 Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Slightly corroded
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
drive chain is getting a wee bit rough
rear brake slightly tight
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear brake binding just slightly
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
rear brake binding just slightly
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW F Series?
Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YM04 FML is a 2004 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 YM04 FML, 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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What year was YM04 FML registered?
YM04 FML is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 26 June 2004.
Is YM04 FML safe to buy?
The MOT history for YM04 FML shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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