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A21 FGS

2005 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,615 mi
Last recorded27,615 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 FGS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 27,615 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 27,198 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 27,198 miles

Offside Front Inner Headlamp aim too high O/S headlight bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 27,186 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 23,763 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 23,486 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 22,619 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 22,429 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,342 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 22,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,844 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,319 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,946 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,440 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 14,564 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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A21 FGS is a 2005 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A21 FGS, 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 A21 FGS registered?

A21 FGS is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is A21 FGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 FGS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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