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CE05 AKJ

2005 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,170 mi
Last recorded47,170 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 AKJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 47,170 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 45,245 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 43,158 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 41,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 41,044 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 40,200 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,896 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,263 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play play in rear pivot bearings (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 36,316 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 36,028 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 34,008 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 34,008 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,767 miles

slight play in paralever bearings

Pass 3 May 2013 32,169 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 32,169 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 27,964 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 25,221 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 25,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,482 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,538 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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CE05 AKJ is a 2005 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CE05 AKJ, 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 CE05 AKJ registered?

CE05 AKJ is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CE05 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 AKJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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