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ML54 HVP

2004 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,626 mi
Last recorded50,626 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 HVP
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 50,626 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 50,626 miles

Rear Position lamp likely to become detached Tail light assembly together with registration plate and mounts insecure. (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,548 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 50,311 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 49,885 miles

Nearside Rear pannier rack bolt loose

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 49,874 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear pannier rack bolt loose

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,616 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 49,604 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2016 49,466 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,505 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,523 miles

No Front Sproket Cover Fitted (ADVISE)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 40,523 miles

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

No Front Sproket Cover Fitted (ADVISE)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 12,563 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 7,595 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 7,595 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 6,418 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 4,894 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 3,429 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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ML54 HVP is a 2004 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ML54 HVP, 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 ML54 HVP registered?

ML54 HVP is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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