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HK05 WPY

2005 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,189 mi
Last recorded49,189 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 WPY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 49,189 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 46,068 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,871 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 45,855 miles

Front Stop lamp not working brakelever switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,777 miles

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

front tyre going out of shape

Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,466 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 31,417 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front front wheel spindle threaded bush shoulder broken

Front slight play in front suspension ball joints

Rear no servo assistance on rear brake

Fail 17 May 2017 31,417 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front front wheel spindle threaded bush shoulder broken

Front slight play in front suspension ball joints

Rear no servo assistance on rear brake

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,217 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,612 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,183 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 16,162 miles

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

front tyre out shape

Pass 3 Aug 2010 12,672 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 11,179 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 9,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 9,937 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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HK05 WPY is a 2005 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HK05 WPY, 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 HK05 WPY registered?

HK05 WPY is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is HK05 WPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 WPY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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