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HY05 PHO

2005 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,179 mi
Last recorded59,179 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 PHO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 59,179 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 59,150 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,849 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 56,848 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,433 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 55,433 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,967 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,483 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,116 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,850 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,156 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,656 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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HY05 PHO is a 2005 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HY05 PHO, 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 HY05 PHO registered?

HY05 PHO is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HY05 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 PHO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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