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RE05 LEF

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,991 mi
Last recorded19,991 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LEF
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,991 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 19,991 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,286 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

near side handlebar has slight bend

Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,975 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 17,975 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,164 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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RE05 LEF is a 2005 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE05 LEF, 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 RE05 LEF?

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What year was RE05 LEF registered?

RE05 LEF is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RE05 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 LEF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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