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HJ55 XHY

2005 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,665 mi
Last recorded40,665 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 XHY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 40,665 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 40,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 40,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 39,727 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension dog bone front bush has a small amount of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 39,390 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 39,387 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 39,078 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 38,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 38,471 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,188 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 36,920 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,107 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 28,503 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 28,390 miles

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

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,952 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 20,328 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 XHY is a 2005 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ55 XHY registered?

HJ55 XHY is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is HJ55 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ55 XHY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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