MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Hand guard touching fairing but not affecting steering
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
1... hand guards touch fairing, but not to affect steering........2.Chain has 'frozen' links C+S need replacement
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW F Series?
Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LW05 ABV is a 2005 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LW05 ABV, 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 LW05 ABV registered?
LW05 ABV is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 6 August 2005.
Is LW05 ABV safe to buy?
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