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K3 NUC

2005 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,708 mi
Last recorded48,708 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 NUC
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 48,708 miles

EU category incorrect, correct vehicle category L3

Pass 15 Sep 2025 48,679 miles

EU category incorrect

Fail 15 Sep 2025 48,678 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 48,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 48,245 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 47,473 miles

vehicle category incorrect, vehicle is L3

Pass 30 Sep 2021 44,384 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,069 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,936 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,731 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 35,402 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 35,390 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,140 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 34,140 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 32,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 29,830 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 27,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,194 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 19,828 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 19,828 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 14,938 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 9,010 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 8,939 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

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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K3 NUC is a 2005 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K3 NUC, 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 K3 NUC registered?

K3 NUC is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is K3 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 NUC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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