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WF05 KAE

2005 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

30,078 mi
Last recorded30,078 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 KAE
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 30,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 29,771 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 29,393 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 29,355 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 29,107 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 28,854 miles

Front Tyre has cut in it but not showing cords

Pass 4 Jun 2019 28,433 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 28,402 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 28,315 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 28,262 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 28,262 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 28,052 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 27,637 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 27,321 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 27,321 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 25,703 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 25,703 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 22,856 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 22,856 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 14 May 2011 19,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,981 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 13 May 2010 16,962 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 13 May 2010 16,962 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,377 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 15 May 2008 11,388 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 11,388 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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WF05 KAE is a 2005 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WF05 KAE, 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 WF05 KAE registered?

WF05 KAE is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is WF05 KAE safe to buy?

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