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FY55 VCC

2005 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,049 mi
Last recorded63,049 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VCC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 63,049 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 58,289 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 51,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,824 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 45,824 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,258 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 32,416 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 29,338 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,338 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,637 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,109 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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FY55 VCC is a 2005 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY55 VCC, 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 FY55 VCC registered?

FY55 VCC is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is FY55 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 VCC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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