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CE55 XTT

2005 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,172 mi
Last recorded62,172 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XTT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 62,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure Mudguard rattles but not likely to become detached. ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread worn unevenly. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 58,373 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 56,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,020 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 54,382 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,719 miles

Fuel filler cap drain blocked - (water sitting under cap)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,122 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,836 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey End can joint (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 37,833 miles

Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables Speedo cable fowling lock stop (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey End can joint (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,850 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,860 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 22,977 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,977 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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CE55 XTT is a 2005 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 28,336 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 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE55 XTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CE55 XTT registered?

CE55 XTT is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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