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HJ05 KGN

2005 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,109 mi
Last recorded44,109 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 KGN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 44,109 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 44,069 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 43,406 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,408 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 33,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 29,430 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 25,812 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,357 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,357 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 20,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 20,713 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 20,713 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2013 19,890 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 19,890 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 18,258 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Throttle out of free play adjustment

Fail 28 Jul 2012 18,258 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 16,973 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 16,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 13,796 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 12,202 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 11,249 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 9,259 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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