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FY05 WWZ

2005 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,708 mi
Last recorded49,708 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 WWZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 49,708 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 48,595 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 47,806 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 46,886 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,482 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 43,542 miles

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 11 Jul 2019 42,842 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,526 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 41,254 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 37,274 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 33,228 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Offside Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Bolt missing (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 27,134 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,766 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,814 miles

Slight judder on front brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,418 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,318 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 19,697 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,031 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 10,104 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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FY05 WWZ is a 2005 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FY05 WWZ, 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 FY05 WWZ registered?

FY05 WWZ is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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