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HJ55 LFF

2005 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,805 mi
Last recorded57,805 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LFF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 57,805 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,178 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear lower shaft suspension bearings have slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,837 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 45,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,857 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,724 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 36,070 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,646 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,994 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,017 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,059 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,837 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,110 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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HJ55 LFF is a 2005 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ55 LFF, 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 HJ55 LFF registered?

HJ55 LFF is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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