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AK54 VPP

2004 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,775 mi
Last recorded81,775 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 VPP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 81,517 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 81,277 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 81,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 79,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 78,114 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,375 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 75,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 75,084 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,674 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 71,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 68,681 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 66,110 miles

n s f indicator lens loose and damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,824 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,909 miles

advised exhaust rear can loose on front pipe

Fail 28 Sep 2010 54,909 miles

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

advised exhaust rear can loose on front pipe

Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,722 miles

slight free play on rear brake pedal

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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AK54 VPP is a 2004 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 26,760 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK54 VPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK54 VPP registered?

AK54 VPP is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is AK54 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 VPP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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