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AK55 NVW

2005 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,053 mi
Last recorded51,053 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NVW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,053 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 51,053 miles

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,903 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,017 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 47,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,714 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 44,714 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,734 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,663 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,996 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,999 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,454 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,467 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 26,835 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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AK55 NVW is a 2005 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK55 NVW, 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 AK55 NVW?

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What year was AK55 NVW registered?

AK55 NVW is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is AK55 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 NVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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