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LV54 BFM

2004 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,601 mi
Last recorded48,601 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 BFM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 48,601 miles

Central Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 47,915 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 45,666 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 43,972 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 43,960 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 41,679 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 41,495 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,514 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,918 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 38,909 miles

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

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

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 37,143 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 36,615 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 35,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,471 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,436 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 34,436 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,745 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 33,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 31,916 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 29,681 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,445 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 26,432 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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 BFM is a 2004 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BFM, 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 BFM registered?

LV54 BFM is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is LV54 BFM safe to buy?

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