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CE05 AKU

2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

39,590 mi
Last recorded39,590 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure23,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 AKU
MakeBMW
ModelR 1150 Gs Adventure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 39,590 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 39,284 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 37,153 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2020 35,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 32,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,333 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 31,333 miles

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,367 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 19,828 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 15,832 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,248 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure?

Based on 768 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,438
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 2
wheel bearings have excessive free play 2
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CE05 AKU is a 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 23,768 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 R 1150 Gs Adventure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE05 AKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 AKU registered?

CE05 AKU is a 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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