CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV54 DCU

2004 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,445 mi
Last recorded58,445 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 DCU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 58,445 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 58,445 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 56,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 54,182 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,170 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 50,174 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,629 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 39,127 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,127 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,571 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,117 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 25,498 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 21,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,830 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,011 miles

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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV54 DCU is a 2004 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HV54 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV54 DCU?

You can check the full history of HV54 DCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV54 DCU registered?

HV54 DCU is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is HV54 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 DCU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV54 DCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV54 DCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.