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CN55 SWY

2005 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1136cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,759 mi
Last recorded22,759 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 SWY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,136cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 22,759 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 84,710 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 67,930 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 33,117 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 24,653 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 18,653 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 1,662 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
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CN55 SWY is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,136cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 25,564 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 R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN55 SWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CN55 SWY registered?

CN55 SWY is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is CN55 SWY safe to buy?

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