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YC05 HRU

2005 BMW Gs

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,444 mi
Last recorded55,444 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Gs30,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 HRU
MakeBMW
ModelGs
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 55,444 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 54,940 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 54,122 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 52,281 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 52,281 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,788 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 47,869 miles

Front front tyre perished

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear slight rear drive oil leak, starting to get near the brakes

Fail 12 Nov 2020 47,869 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front front tyre perished

Offside Front slight engine oil leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 43,517 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 43,511 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No image, bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Engine speed affected by steering

Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,882 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,196 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 27,521 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 23,915 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 18,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,693 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,147 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 12,893 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 10,440 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Gs?

Based on 2,054 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
1,578
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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YC05 HRU is a 2005 BMW Gs in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 30,538 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC05 HRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC05 HRU registered?

YC05 HRU is a 2005 BMW Gs, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is YC05 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 HRU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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