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HK05 DUH

2005 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

42,089 mi
Last recorded42,089 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 DUH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 42,089 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 40,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 40,398 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 38,139 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 30,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 27,988 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 27,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 27,812 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,343 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.5.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,934 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 24,650 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,766 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 15,180 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 15,176 miles

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,047 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 4,501 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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HK05 DUH is a 2005 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HK05 DUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK05 DUH registered?

HK05 DUH is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is HK05 DUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 DUH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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