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M50 FOK

2005 BMW Unknown

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,632 mi
Last recorded74,632 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Unknown108,303 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 FOK
MakeBMW
ModelUnknown
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 74,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,555 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 73,553 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 71,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 71,190 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 71,190 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,646 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 68,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 63,092 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,244 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 57,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,201 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Unknown?

Based on 3,578 MOT tests across 1,301 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
2,543
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7
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M50 FOK is a 2005 BMW Unknown in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 108,303 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 Unknown fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M50 FOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M50 FOK registered?

M50 FOK is a 2005 BMW Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is M50 FOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 FOK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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