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RY55 BWZ

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,710 mi
Last recorded97,710 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 BWZ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 97,710 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 97,688 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 97,422 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 96,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,274 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 86,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 74,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 29,174 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 27,987 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front ABS sensor touching the disc

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 26,170 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,496 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,420 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 17,852 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 14,769 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 11,240 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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RY55 BWZ is a 2005 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RY55 BWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY55 BWZ registered?

RY55 BWZ is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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