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GW55 XYP

2005 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

9,066 mi
Last recorded9,066 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XYP
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,150cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 9,066 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 8,941 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 8,802 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 8,721 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 7,503 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 5,864 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 5,842 miles

Central Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 5,808 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 3,825 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 276 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 4,417 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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GW55 XYP is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GW55 XYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GW55 XYP?

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What year was GW55 XYP registered?

GW55 XYP is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is GW55 XYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW55 XYP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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