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HK05 YDR

2005 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,299 mi
Last recorded24,299 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW R85019,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 YDR
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,299 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 24,293 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 19,333 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 19,333 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 18,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 16,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 15,141 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 12,896 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 12,896 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 10,018 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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HK05 YDR is a 2005 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 19,526 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 R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK05 YDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HK05 YDR registered?

HK05 YDR is a 2005 BMW R850, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is HK05 YDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 YDR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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