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RE05 LKM

2005 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

11,699 mi
Last recorded11,699 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LKM
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 11,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 10,909 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 10,896 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly Twist grip tube no returning properly. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected On left hand lock, engine revs high. Suspect wrongly routed throttle cable. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 10,890 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing When checking the nearside pillion footrest, the footrest fell off in my hand & only a small part of the metal peg is there. Not suitable for a passenger to rest their left foot on. (6.2.12 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly Twist throttle on handlebar does not return properly. I suspect this is due to the right hand handlebar end weight being bent. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 10,679 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 9,730 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 9,730 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 9,665 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 9,466 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 8,506 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 8,506 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 7,451 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 6,395 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 4,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 2,385 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 2,368 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2013

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

Fail 1 May 2013

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 19,085 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 19,085 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,248 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 18,248 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 12,886 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 7,525 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 7,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 2,958 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 LKM is a 2005 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LKM, 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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What year was RE05 LKM registered?

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

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