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CF05 ASO

2005 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,952 mi
Last recorded69,952 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 ASO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 69,952 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 69,926 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2024 68,319 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 68,237 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 65,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 64,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 64,181 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,744 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 62,744 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2018 62,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 44,775 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 33,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 25,917 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,982 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 16,288 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 11,835 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 9,465 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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CF05 ASO is a 2005 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CF05 ASO, 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 CF05 ASO registered?

CF05 ASO is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is CF05 ASO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 ASO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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