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HV54 FVA

2004 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,347 mi
Last recorded26,347 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 FVA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 26,347 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 25,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 21,112 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 21,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 20,976 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,952 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,886 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 18,388 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 17,967 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,329 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,775 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
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HV54 FVA is a 2004 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FVA, 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 HV54 FVA registered?

HV54 FVA is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is HV54 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 FVA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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