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LC55 VRD

2005 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,492 mi
Last recorded29,492 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 VRD
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 29,492 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 28,745 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 28,350 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 28,078 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 26,152 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 25,806 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 25,806 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 25,581 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 24,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 22,594 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 21,183 miles

head bearing has slight free play

Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,319 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 13,576 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 10,233 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 10,099 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 6,695 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 3,964 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 3,945 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 3,850 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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LC55 VRD is a 2005 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC55 VRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC55 VRD registered?

LC55 VRD is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is LC55 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 VRD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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