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HG05 LUB

2005 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,572 mi
Last recorded32,572 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 LUB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 32,572 miles

Bake hose touches body work on lock

Brake splitter held on with cable ties

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 32,566 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Bake hose touches body work on lock

Brake splitter held on with cable ties

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 26,582 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 26,369 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 25,901 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 25,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 24,717 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 22,383 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,380 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,366 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,345 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 20,584 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 20,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,178 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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HG05 LUB is a 2005 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HG05 LUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG05 LUB registered?

HG05 LUB is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is HG05 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 LUB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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