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G535 WNJ

2005 BMW K1

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,336 mi
Last recorded40,336 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG535 WNJ
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 40,336 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 38,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,518 miles

ABS warning on

Pass 31 May 2016 37,089 miles

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively Final drive pivot bearings worn. (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 36,382 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,202 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 35,190 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

center stand unsafe due to corrosion/damage

ignition cutting out when steering turned

Fail 28 May 2013 35,180 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,035 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 33,013 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,590 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 27,582 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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 Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 23,521 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 17,512 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,009 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 12,971 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 12,954 miles

Front Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 7,180 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K1?

Based on 1,939 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
342
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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G535 WNJ is a 2005 BMW K1 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

The most common reason a BMW K1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G535 WNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW K1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G535 WNJ is a 2005 BMW K1, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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