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WV05 ZHO

2005 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,006 mi
Last recorded30,006 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 ZHO
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 30,006 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 29,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 29,655 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 29,655 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 29,332 miles

Rear shock dampening reduced

Pass 24 Aug 2020 27,537 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 27,537 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 21,152 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 21,148 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left front fork seal leaking down fork leg onto brakes. (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticks on left hand lock. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose close to fail. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose close to fail. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively drive chain sprocket hooked not excessive. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

glass in front tyre.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 17,484 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 15,397 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,404 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,879 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 9,649 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 6,566 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 3,258 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 2,422 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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WV05 ZHO 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 82.4%.

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 WV05 ZHO, 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 WV05 ZHO registered?

WV05 ZHO is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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