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ET05 URA

2005 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,325 mi
Last recorded51,325 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW K Series22,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 51,325 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 Tyre valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 50,868 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 47,284 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 44,551 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,033 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,033 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2013 39,220 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 38,292 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 38,292 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 35,841 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 23,563 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 URA is a 2005 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ET05 URA, 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 URA registered?

ET05 URA is a 2005 BMW K Series, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is ET05 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 URA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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