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RJ55 NOU

2005 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,829 mi
Last recorded26,829 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 NOU
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 26,829 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 24,795 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 21,739 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 20,709 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 20,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 20,627 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 20,601 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 20,268 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 19,624 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,178 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,726 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired lense melted but not causing beam fault (1.2.3a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,322 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,278 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 29 Mar 2012 15,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,373 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 26 Mar 2010 13,124 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,632 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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RJ55 NOU is a 2005 BMW F Series in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ55 NOU, 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 RJ55 NOU registered?

RJ55 NOU is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is RJ55 NOU safe to buy?

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