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RV54 FAK

2004 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,164 mi
Last recorded68,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 FAK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 68,164 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 65,848 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 63,821 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 60,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 57,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 54,426 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 54,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 50,578 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,631 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 38,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 31,678 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 27,365 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,572 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,744 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,278 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 20,278 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,548 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 18,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,802 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 11,170 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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RV54 FAK is a 2004 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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 RV54 FAK, 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 RV54 FAK registered?

RV54 FAK is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is RV54 FAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV54 FAK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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