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AF05 KZO

2005 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,678 mi
Last recorded59,678 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 KZO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 59,678 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,581 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,405 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 58,988 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,471 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 58,073 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,810 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 57,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 57,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 56,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,546 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,142 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 56,142 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,220 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,745 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 14,259 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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AF05 KZO is a 2005 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AF05 KZO, 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 AF05 KZO registered?

AF05 KZO is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is AF05 KZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 KZO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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