MOT Status
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34,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Oil leak on left side of bike
Right rear pillion peg shortened but still usable
Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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
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))
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
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
Rear brake pedal slightly stiff in operation
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ferrule (3.2.B2a)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW F Series?
Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.
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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.
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SY05 OMX is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 6 May 2005.
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