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AK05 WNP

2005 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,272 mi
Last recorded66,272 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WNP
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,272 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 63,257 miles

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

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

rear suspension stiff

Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,199 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

rear suspension seized

Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,284 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear suspension stiff

Pass 2 Jul 2016 45,378 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,222 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 28,222 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 24,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 21,919 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 20,373 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 20,373 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 1 May 2010 17,076 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 17,058 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

unable to test rear position lamp due to brake lamp permantly on

Fail 11 Apr 2009 8,403 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 8,403 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 5,021 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 WNP 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 77.8%.

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 WNP, 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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AK05 WNP is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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