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EX05 RAT

2005 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,968 mi
Last recorded41,968 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 RAT
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 41,968 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 36,253 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 32,427 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 32,393 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 32,281 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 32,060 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 31,270 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 29,871 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,614 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 28,594 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,984 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,904 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 23,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,069 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,709 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,685 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,397 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 16,397 miles

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

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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EX05 RAT is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX05 RAT, 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 EX05 RAT registered?

EX05 RAT is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is EX05 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 RAT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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