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DA54 FTO

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,719 mi
Last recorded35,719 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 FTO
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 35,719 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,759 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,822 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,439 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,397 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,361 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,188 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,990 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 27,976 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,767 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 21,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 14,224 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 9,964 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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DA54 FTO is a 2005 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA54 FTO, 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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What year was DA54 FTO registered?

DA54 FTO is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is DA54 FTO safe to buy?

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