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ET05 UPE

2005 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,089 mi
Last recorded51,089 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UPE
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2021 51,089 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 pilot road 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 190/50/17 pilot road 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 50,798 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,887 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 48,996 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 39,135 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 33,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 30,410 miles

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

gear selector bushes worn

Pass 7 Feb 2013 26,443 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 21,023 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2010 16,741 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,114 miles

L/hand sidepanel fixing broken

Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,489 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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ET05 UPE is a 2005 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ET05 UPE, 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 ET05 UPE registered?

ET05 UPE is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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