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AK05 WNE

2005 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,856 mi
Last recorded131,856 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WNE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 131,856 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 131,791 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 131,598 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 130,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 122,246 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 108,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,088 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 95,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,189 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 88,106 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 86,163 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,822 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 77,522 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,774 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 57,428 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,097 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 47,097 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 28,571 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,571 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,710 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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AK05 WNE is a 2005 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WNE, 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 AK05 WNE registered?

AK05 WNE is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is AK05 WNE safe to buy?

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