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YH54 AFU

2004 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,697 mi
Last recorded35,697 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 AFU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 35,697 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 35,035 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 35,035 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 34,469 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 34,106 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,508 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,818 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 28,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,559 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 25,559 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 21,966 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 14,880 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 14,854 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 14,786 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,378 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,048 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,613 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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YH54 AFU is a 2004 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH54 AFU, 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 YH54 AFU registered?

YH54 AFU is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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