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HJ55 XHR

2005 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

55,335 mi
Last recorded55,335 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 XHR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 55,335 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,636 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 54,636 miles

Rear Tyre is unsuitable Incorrect direction fitment. (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 54,623 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 51,824 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 51,521 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 50,325 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 50,325 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 49,905 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 48,604 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 47,366 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 46,157 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 43,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,798 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 32,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,527 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,533 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,166 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,215 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 XHR is a 2005 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HJ55 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

HJ55 XHR is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is HJ55 XHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ55 XHR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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