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CK05 AHU

2005 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

82,938 mi
Last recorded82,938 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 AHU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 82,938 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 82,320 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 81,501 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 78,428 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 73,465 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively wishbone ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,165 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,815 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,429 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,578 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 67,578 miles

Direction indicators not working L/H (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,762 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,397 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 56,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,067 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,230 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 32,541 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,148 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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CK05 AHU is a 2005 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CK05 AHU, 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 CK05 AHU registered?

CK05 AHU is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is CK05 AHU safe to buy?

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