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B8 MAP

2005 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,963 mi
Last recorded71,963 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 MAP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 71,963 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 71,044 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 70,263 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 67,495 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 65,781 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 63,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,549 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,970 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 60,968 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,668 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,187 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,251 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,288 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,352 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 13,438 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,279 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,131 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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B8 MAP is a 2005 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc 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 B8 MAP, 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 B8 MAP registered?

B8 MAP is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is B8 MAP safe to buy?

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