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BX05 UMW

2005 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,464 mi
Last recorded38,464 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 UMW
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2024 38,464 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 35,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 33,432 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,056 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,987 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,121 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 23,729 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,196 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 22,142 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 20,630 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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BX05 UMW is a 2005 BMW K Series in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BX05 UMW, 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 BX05 UMW registered?

BX05 UMW is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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