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HJ05 KHK

2005 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,793 mi
Last recorded45,793 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 KHK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 45,793 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 45,783 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 44,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 44,653 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 43,049 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 41,857 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 34,611 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 34,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 34,489 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,823 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 KHK is a 2005 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KHK, 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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HJ05 KHK is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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