diff --git a/modules/bim/spec/features/ifc_models/direct_ifc_upload_spec.rb b/modules/bim/spec/features/ifc_models/direct_ifc_upload_spec.rb
index 5fc1902b554f..52e2187d7c46 100644
--- a/modules/bim/spec/features/ifc_models/direct_ifc_upload_spec.rb
+++ b/modules/bim/spec/features/ifc_models/direct_ifc_upload_spec.rb
@@ -36,12 +36,13 @@
 
     context "when the file size exceeds the allowed maximum", with_settings: { attachment_max_size: 1 } do
       it "invalidates the form via JavaScript preventing submission" do
-        pending "This test is currently flaky due to an unknown reason"
-
         visit new_bcf_project_ifc_model_path(project_id: project.identifier)
 
         page.attach_file("file", ifc_fixture.path, visible: :all)
 
+        expected_validation_message = I18n.t("activerecord.errors.messages.file_too_large", count: 1024)
+        expect(page).to have_field(type: "file", validation_message: expected_validation_message)
+
         form_validity = page.evaluate_script <<~JS
           document
             .querySelector('#new_bim_ifc_models_ifc_model')