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RE05 LGA

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

15,233 mi
Last recorded15,233 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LGA
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 15,233 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 14,681 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 14,681 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 13,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 13,303 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 13,303 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Sep 2019 13,303 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 12,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 12,681 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 12,681 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 12,445 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 12,445 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 10,539 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 8,836 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 8,836 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 8,221 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 7,877 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

cush drive has slight movement

Pass 7 May 2008 7,877 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

cush drive has slight movement

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 LGA is a 2005 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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