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EK55 UGE

2005 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,069 mi
Last recorded40,069 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 UGE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 40,069 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 39,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,628 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 37,981 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 37,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 36,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,273 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 35,404 miles

Exhaust slightly loose Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play Slight play in steering ball joints (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,541 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,462 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 33,462 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 32,905 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,384 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 28,544 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,447 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 24,727 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,398 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,026 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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EK55 UGE is a 2005 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EK55 UGE, 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 EK55 UGE registered?

EK55 UGE is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is EK55 UGE safe to buy?

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