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HJ05 KGZ

2005 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,869 mi
Last recorded28,869 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 KGZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 28,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,103 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,817 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,738 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 18,738 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,975 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 KGZ is a 2005 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ05 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

HJ05 KGZ is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is HJ05 KGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ05 KGZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ05 KGZ have outstanding finance?

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