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RN05 OOG

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,580 mi
Last recorded48,580 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 OOG
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 48,580 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 46,058 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 43,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 43,694 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 41,932 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 41,899 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 32,187 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 32,843 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear suspension slightly reduced damping

Pass 22 May 2017 32,584 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 32,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,526 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2015 31,524 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 28,853 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 26,445 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,310 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,606 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 21,040 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 21,036 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,236 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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RN05 OOG is a 2005 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RN05 OOG, 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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RN05 OOG is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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