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C14 CTM

2005 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,731 mi
Last recorded21,731 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 CTM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 21,731 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 20,765 miles

Front Front tyre 12 years old

Rear Rear tyre 12 years old

Pass 18 Oct 2023 20,445 miles

Front Front tyre over 10 years old

Rear Tyre over 10 years old

Pass 21 Oct 2022 20,010 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,610 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 19,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 18,722 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 18,551 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,002 miles

Front Headlamp glass has a crack across glass. Not affecting beam pattern

Fail 30 Mar 2017 17,950 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp glass has a crack across glass. Not affecting beam pattern

Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,712 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired high beam lens cracked (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out slight judder from rear brake (3.2.A1m)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 17,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired crack in high beam lens (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out slight judder from rear brake (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,885 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 16,885 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,443 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 16,436 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,102 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 15,922 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 15,922 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,489 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,499 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 14,392 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 9,072 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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C14 CTM is a 2005 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C14 CTM, 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 C14 CTM registered?

C14 CTM is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is C14 CTM safe to buy?

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