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AJ05 WWK

2005 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,435 mi
Last recorded49,435 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WWK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 49,435 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 49,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 48,860 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 48,786 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2023 48,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

oil leak on nearside

Pass 23 Dec 2022 47,546 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 45,484 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 41,122 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 38,265 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 37,393 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2018 37,393 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,420 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly binding brake

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

Front Tyre has a slight perishing caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 33,397 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Rear brake pad backings corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight bind on rear wheel when turned by hand but nothing detected when tested in RBT

Pass 6 Apr 2013 30,348 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,550 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,173 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,880 miles

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

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

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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AJ05 WWK is a 2005 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ05 WWK, 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.

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What year was AJ05 WWK registered?

AJ05 WWK is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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