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MT05 GGJ

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

38,964 mi
Last recorded38,964 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 GGJ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 38,964 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 37,537 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 37,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 36,706 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 36,706 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 35,543 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 35,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 35,270 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 31,058 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 31,032 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 28,525 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 28,525 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,497 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 25,497 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 14,650 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,023 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 14,021 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 13,934 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 13,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 11,849 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,849 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 8,805 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,805 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 6,003 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 3,183 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 1,177 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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MT05 GGJ is a 2005 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MT05 GGJ, 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 MT05 GGJ registered?

MT05 GGJ is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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