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AE05 YYA

2005 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

147,367 mi
Last recorded147,367 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YYA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 147,367 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 140,005 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 130,907 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 118,373 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 113,119 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2019 106,272 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,773 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 99,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,315 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 91,312 miles

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

brake fluid residue on front and rear brake master cylinder

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,273 miles

Front lower ball joint rubber boot split.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 74,531 miles

Clutch master cylinder leaking oil

Pass 3 Jul 2012 68,437 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,596 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 58,596 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front wheel spacer corroded and starting to split

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,116 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,066 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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AE05 YYA is a 2005 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 28,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE05 YYA, 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 21 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 YYA registered?

AE05 YYA is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AE05 YYA safe to buy?

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