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VN05 EYC

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,489 mi
Last recorded63,489 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 EYC
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 63,489 miles

Tyres old front made 21-14 Rear made 48-16

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,671 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 60,671 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,946 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 55,946 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,410 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,309 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,458 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 38,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,229 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,899 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 12,205 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 6,273 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 6,273 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 1,038 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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VN05 EYC is a 2005 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN05 EYC, 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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What year was VN05 EYC registered?

VN05 EYC is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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