CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD05 JLV

2005 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,376 mi
Last recorded18,376 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 JLV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 18,376 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 18,199 miles

Front swingarm gaiter perished

Pass 30 Apr 2024 17,334 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 16,597 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 15,383 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 15,383 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 15,250 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 15,119 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 15,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 14,640 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,927 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 12,507 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD05 JLV is a 2005 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AD05 JLV, 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 AD05 JLV?

You can check the full history of AD05 JLV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD05 JLV registered?

AD05 JLV is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is AD05 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 JLV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD05 JLV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD05 JLV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.