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OV05 OJY

2005 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 OJY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025
Fail 16 Apr 2025

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 21,986 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 20,063 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 19,255 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 19,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 18,091 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 17,205 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 15,000 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 14,350 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 12,964 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 11,362 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 9,371 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 7,617 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 6,593 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 4,251 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 3,377 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 1,848 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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OV05 OJY is a 2005 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV05 OJY, 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

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What year was OV05 OJY registered?

OV05 OJY is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for OV05 OJY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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