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HV05 GWZ

2005 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,589 mi
Last recorded9,589 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 GWZ
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 9,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,632 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 6,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 4,854 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 4,791 miles

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

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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HV05 GWZ is a 2005 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV05 GWZ, 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

How do I check the history of HV05 GWZ?

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What year was HV05 GWZ registered?

HV05 GWZ is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is HV05 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 GWZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV05 GWZ have outstanding finance?

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