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LV54 BCX

2004 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,198 mi
Last recorded20,198 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 BCX
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 20,198 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 19,931 miles

handle bars slightly bent.

Fail 3 Jun 2021 19,931 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

handle bars slightly bent.

Pass 27 Jan 2020 19,855 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly perished.Slight cut in sidewall.

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 19,353 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly perished.Slight cut in sidewall.

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 18,286 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 17,272 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 16,614 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 16,078 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 15,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 13,081 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 11,596 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,394 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 6,431 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 5,974 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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LV54 BCX is a 2004 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LV54 BCX, 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 LV54 BCX registered?

LV54 BCX is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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