CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK05 DTO

2005 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,496 mi
Last recorded58,496 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DTO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,496 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,875 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 38,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,775 miles

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

gearbox output shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,876 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK05 DTO is a 2005 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK05 DTO, 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

How do I check the history of AK05 DTO?

You can check the full history of AK05 DTO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK05 DTO registered?

AK05 DTO is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AK05 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 DTO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK05 DTO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK05 DTO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.