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AL03 HKS

2005 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,503 mi
Last recorded47,503 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 HKS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 47,503 miles

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

abs unit looks to have been disconnected/removed!!!!!

Pass 16 Aug 2023 46,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,167 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 44,837 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 42,505 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 42,505 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,946 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 30,102 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,798 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 21,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 20,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 19,195 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 14,915 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 10,541 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 10,541 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 8,898 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 7,541 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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AL03 HKS is a 2005 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 28,336 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL03 HKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL03 HKS registered?

AL03 HKS is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is AL03 HKS safe to buy?

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