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HJ55 XHT

2005 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,510 mi
Last recorded31,510 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 XHT
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 31,510 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 31,449 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 31,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 31,394 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 31,333 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 30,949 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 30,949 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 30,789 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,529 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 30,515 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members top ball joint (2.3.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,004 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 30,000 miles

Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component ball joint (2.3.4)

Upper Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component ball joint (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,045 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 27,654 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,168 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 22,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,322 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,290 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,653 miles

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 XHT is a 2005 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XHT, 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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HJ55 XHT is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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