MOT Status
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44,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Throttle out of free play adjustment
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Throttle out of free play adjustment
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ05 KGN is a 2005 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 HJ05 KGN, 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 HJ05 KGN registered?
HJ05 KGN is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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