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KF05 LSY

2005 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,766 mi
Last recorded63,766 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 LSY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,766 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre on legal limit of 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 51,560 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 51,560 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,361 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Jun 2012 47,361 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,889 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 38,846 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,846 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,415 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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KF05 LSY is a 2005 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KF05 LSY, 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 KF05 LSY registered?

KF05 LSY is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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