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YM04 FNC

2004 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,314 mi
Last recorded45,314 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 FNC
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2019 45,314 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,646 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 44,646 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2016 44,579 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Steering loose in movement

Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,080 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,508 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,776 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,122 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 31,041 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,262 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,448 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 13,561 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 13,561 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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YM04 FNC is a 2004 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YM04 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

YM04 FNC is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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