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YP54 VXU

2004 BMW F Series

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,056 mi
Last recorded28,056 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW F Series18,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 VXU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 28,056 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 27,488 miles

Rear tyre very slight perishing

Fail 24 May 2025 27,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 27,336 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush swing arm bushes slightly worn with slight side to side movement (5.3.2 (c))

both rear and front tyre has cracks in the side wall on both sides of the tyre but excessive

Pass 6 Apr 2023 27,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 27,173 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 26,672 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 38,456 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 36,877 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 35,399 miles

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

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Nov 2015 33,898 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 32,251 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 30,572 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,048 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 29,645 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 26,314 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 24,684 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 22,831 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 16,919 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 15,517 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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YP54 VXU is a 2004 BMW F Series in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YP54 VXU, 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 YP54 VXU registered?

YP54 VXU is a 2004 BMW F Series, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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