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HJ55 LFV

2005 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,751 mi
Last recorded30,751 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LFV
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 30,751 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 30,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,207 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 29,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 27,316 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 27,310 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,025 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 24,448 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 23,569 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,123 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,578 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,086 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 21,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,352 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,020 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 14,020 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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HJ55 LFV is a 2005 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 22,063 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ55 LFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HJ55 LFV registered?

HJ55 LFV is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ55 LFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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