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EF05 YMO

2005 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,801 mi
Last recorded98,801 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YMO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 98,801 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 97,581 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 97,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 97,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 95,577 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 95,281 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 92,191 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 92,175 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,561 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 89,561 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 89,548 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear hub bearing has slight free play

Pass 6 Jun 2015 88,682 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 8,866 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 May 2014 83,288 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 77,654 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 May 2012 68,425 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 May 2011 52,467 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,412 miles

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

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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EF05 YMO is a 2005 BMW K Series in Green with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF05 YMO, 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 EF05 YMO registered?

EF05 YMO is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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