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A7 XBC

2005 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,259 mi
Last recorded41,259 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XBC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 41,259 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 40,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 39,729 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 39,127 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 38,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 36,537 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 35,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 32,528 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 29,604 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,088 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 27,931 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 29,931 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 27,216 miles

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

rear tyre has a nail in it !

Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,008 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,200 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,830 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 16,012 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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A7 XBC is a 2005 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A7 XBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A7 XBC?

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What year was A7 XBC registered?

A7 XBC is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is A7 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 XBC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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