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EJ05 WKH

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

33,351 mi
Last recorded33,351 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WKH
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 33,351 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 33,186 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 32,738 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,376 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 29,770 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 26,782 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 25,045 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 24,452 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 24,444 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,884 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 22,481 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 22,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 20,616 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 20,616 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 17,155 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,155 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 10,782 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 10,782 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,752 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 8,339 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 7,976 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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EJ05 WKH is a 2005 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJ05 WKH, 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 EJ05 WKH registered?

EJ05 WKH is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is EJ05 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 WKH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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