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K12 BJY

2005 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,443 mi
Last recorded24,443 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 BJY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 24,443 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 24,380 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 23,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 20,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 17,516 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 17,516 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 17,095 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 15,322 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 14,568 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,968 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,578 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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K12 BJY is a 2005 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K12 BJY, 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 K12 BJY registered?

K12 BJY is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is K12 BJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 BJY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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