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RE05 LFO

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,449 mi
Last recorded11,449 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LFO
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 11,449 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 11,424 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 11,424 miles

Stop lamp not working not working on rear brake application (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 11,281 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 11,137 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 11,137 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 10,874 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 10,564 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 9,933 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 3,718 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 3,718 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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 LFO is a 2005 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LFO, 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 RE05 LFO registered?

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

Is RE05 LFO safe to buy?

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