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AK05 WNH

2005 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,590 mi
Last recorded45,590 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WNH
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 45,590 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 45,590 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 38,565 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 May 2020 38,186 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 31,469 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 31,469 miles

Stop lamp not working not working from front or rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,729 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY AROUND SIDEWALL

Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,811 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 25,787 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 23,239 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 21,868 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,329 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 17,774 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,684 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 14,684 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 10,343 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,490 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,713 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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AK05 WNH is a 2005 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,135 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 WNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK05 WNH registered?

AK05 WNH is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is AK05 WNH safe to buy?

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