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WF55 PXG

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,911 mi
Last recorded52,911 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 PXG
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 52,911 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,988 miles

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

NO NEUTRAL LIGHT

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 51,983 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

no neutral light

Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,288 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive sticky links - some wear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracks (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,556 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,778 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre on wear marks, still has 3mm of tread. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,130 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 445,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 445,396 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,987 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 38,802 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 38,802 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,128 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 29,913 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,984 miles

Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,598 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 16,598 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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WF55 PXG is a 2005 BMW F Series in Blue with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WF55 PXG, 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 WF55 PXG registered?

WF55 PXG is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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