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SY05 OMX

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

34,321 mi
Last recorded34,321 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 OMX
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 34,321 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2025 34,321 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured shock to linkage bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2024 28,634 miles

Oil leak on left side of bike

Right rear pillion peg shortened but still usable

Pass 14 Sep 2023 24,737 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 24,736 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 23,365 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear footrest slightly damaged

Pass 13 May 2021 22,682 miles

Drive chain slightly loose in need of lubrication (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2019 20,450 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 20,419 miles

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

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

Rear Shock Absorber has reduced damping effect

Fail 2 Feb 2019 20,419 miles

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Shock Absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 18 Jan 2018 20,168 miles

Rear brake pedal slightly stiff in operation

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 20,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear brake pedal slightly stiff in operation

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 19,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrule (3.2.B2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 19,650 miles

Drive chain excessively loose joining link (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn 3.6mm (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrule (3.2.B2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 18,413 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 18,413 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,385 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 16,382 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Upper Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 4,200 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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SY05 OMX 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 63.2%.

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 SY05 OMX, 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 SY05 OMX registered?

SY05 OMX is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is SY05 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 OMX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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