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HJ55 LFU

2005 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,840 mi
Last recorded35,840 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LFU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 35,840 miles

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 35,584 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 34,989 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 34,698 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 32,407 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,941 miles

Nearside engine slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,674 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 21,224 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 21,204 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,958 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 14,500 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,753 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 11,050 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,273 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 8,576 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 6,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 4,972 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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HJ55 LFU is a 2005 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ55 LFU, 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 HJ55 LFU registered?

HJ55 LFU is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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