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WJ05 WVT

2005 BMW F Series

Silver Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,581 mi
Last recorded35,581 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 WVT
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 35,581 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 35,324 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 35,324 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 35,019 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.00MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 35,019 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.00MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 34,436 miles

Offside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Drive chain sprocket slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 33,955 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,494 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,982 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 31,800 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 28,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,999 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,070 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 20,070 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,423 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 16,419 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 11,484 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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WJ05 WVT is a 2005 BMW F Series in Silver 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 WJ05 WVT, 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 WJ05 WVT registered?

WJ05 WVT is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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