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RE05 LHH

2005 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,567 mi
Last recorded19,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LHH
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 19,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 19,561 miles

Rear brake fluid reservoir on minimum level

Pass 24 Aug 2021 19,291 miles

Front Corrosion noted on brake pads backing plates

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 19,291 miles

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

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail Oil dry (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Corrosion noted on brake pads backing plates

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 18,923 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 18,325 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 18,325 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 17,411 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 17,411 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 9,385 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 9,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 9,234 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,142 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 7,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 7,098 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 4,587 miles

Clutch lever incorrectly positioned. (6.2.1g)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 3,775 miles

crack in plastic on off side

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 LHH is a 2005 BMW F Series in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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