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AK05 WNM

2005 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,382 mi
Last recorded37,382 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 37,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 33,782 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,897 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 WNM is a 2005 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 WNM, 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 AK05 WNM registered?

AK05 WNM is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is AK05 WNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 WNM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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