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AK05 WND

2005 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,159 mi
Last recorded23,159 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WND
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,392 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,442 miles

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

rear tyre on 2.4mm

Fail 26 Feb 2010 30,316 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

front tyre worn to 1.8mm

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,962 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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AK05 WND is a 2005 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK05 WND, 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 AK05 WND registered?

AK05 WND is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AK05 WND safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 WND shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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