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FN05 SOU

2005 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,108 mi
Last recorded32,108 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 SOU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 32,108 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 31,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 31,049 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 29,329 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 28,202 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 26,049 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 26,049 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 21,714 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 17,771 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 17,511 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,977 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 13,670 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2012 12,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 May 2012 12,125 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,710 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 9,534 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 9,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 6,831 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 6,512 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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FN05 SOU is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FN05 SOU, 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 FN05 SOU registered?

FN05 SOU is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FN05 SOU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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