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OV54 VRC

2004 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,825 mi
Last recorded38,825 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VRC
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 38,825 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 37,587 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively slight bind on front brake (1.2.1 (f))

Front front tyre showing signs of age on edges

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 35,532 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,370 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 35,298 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,942 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 34,942 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,640 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 32,498 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 31,343 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 29,066 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,801 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 27,051 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 22,994 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,998 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,662 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 10,937 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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OV54 VRC is a 2004 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV54 VRC, 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 OV54 VRC registered?

OV54 VRC is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is OV54 VRC safe to buy?

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