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HV54 DBZ

2004 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,969 mi
Last recorded36,969 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 DBZ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 36,969 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 36,408 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 34,624 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 34,616 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 33,812 miles

Rear tyre Perishing between treads

Pass 6 Nov 2019 33,123 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 32,557 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And uneven across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 31,285 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 30,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 26,466 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 24,135 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 22,456 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 20,961 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,935 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,609 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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HV54 DBZ is a 2004 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV54 DBZ, 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 HV54 DBZ registered?

HV54 DBZ is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is HV54 DBZ safe to buy?

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