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YS05 NTO

2005 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,434 mi
Last recorded26,434 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW F Series17,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 NTO
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 26,434 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 26,389 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 26,389 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 25,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 25,245 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 24,434 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,684 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 23,053 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,906 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,309 miles

recommend chain adjustment

Pass 17 Oct 2014 20,477 miles

Centre Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 20,470 miles

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

Centre Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 18,340 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,019 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,695 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,701 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 14,701 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,397 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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YS05 NTO is a 2005 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YS05 NTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS05 NTO registered?

YS05 NTO is a 2005 BMW F Series, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is YS05 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 NTO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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