CarVerify

Free Car Check

MM05 UBE

2005 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,397 mi
Last recorded29,397 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 UBE
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 29,397 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 29,397 miles

Rear tyre getting low.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 29,329 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Very slight notch in steering.

Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,209 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 29,185 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 29,169 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 29,069 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 28,949 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 28,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 28,666 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 25,747 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2014 25,747 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 25,747 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 16,012 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 16,012 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,295 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,844 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,649 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 2,036 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
Full BMW F Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MM05 UBE is a 2005 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MM05 UBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MM05 UBE?

You can check the full history of MM05 UBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MM05 UBE registered?

MM05 UBE is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is MM05 UBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 UBE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MM05 UBE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MM05 UBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.