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ET05 UPG

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,384 mi
Last recorded13,384 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UPG
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 13,384 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 12,965 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 12,783 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 12,210 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 12,193 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,870 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Gear lever slightly bent

Handlebars slightly deformed

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 11,870 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Gear lever slightly bent

Handlebars slightly deformed

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,112 miles

advise, rear shock weak in operation.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 7,822 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 5,607 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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ET05 UPG is a 2005 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ET05 UPG, 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 ET05 UPG registered?

ET05 UPG is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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