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GS05 BEN

2005 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,662 mi
Last recorded49,662 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS05 BEN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 49,662 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 45,219 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 44,313 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 42,089 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 42,089 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 41,803 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 41,796 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Rpm increases when on left hand lock. (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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Pass 20 Nov 2020 38,121 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 31,930 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 31,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 25,177 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 19,778 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 16,608 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,266 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,132 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 11,289 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 8,430 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,189 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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GS05 BEN is a 2005 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GS05 BEN, 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 GS05 BEN registered?

GS05 BEN is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is GS05 BEN safe to buy?

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