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EF05 YMJ

2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,283 mi
Last recorded31,283 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure23,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 YMJ
MakeBMW
ModelR 1150 Gs Adventure
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 31,283 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 30,670 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 30,420 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 27,754 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 27,622 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,336 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,768 miles

rear tyre has two cuts, not down to the cords

Fail 12 Jun 2010 19,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,486 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 14,810 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 11,380 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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EF05 YMJ is a 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EF05 YMJ, 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.

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What year was EF05 YMJ registered?

EF05 YMJ is a 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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The MOT history for EF05 YMJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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