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S500 SJC

2005 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,157 mi
Last recorded28,157 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 SJC
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 28,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 27,860 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 26,097 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 23,625 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 22,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 19,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 18,783 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,218 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 17,153 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 15,642 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 13,754 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 12,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2011 10,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 8,810 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2009 8,803 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 7,607 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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S500 SJC is a 2005 BMW F Series in Silver with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S500 SJC, 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 S500 SJC registered?

S500 SJC is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is S500 SJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 SJC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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