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MJ55 LFT

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,375 mi
Last recorded28,375 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 LFT
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 28,375 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 28,374 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 28,323 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 28,201 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,023 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 27,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 27,783 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 27,783 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,261 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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MJ55 LFT is a 2005 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJ55 LFT, 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 MJ55 LFT registered?

MJ55 LFT is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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