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KC05 EKO

2005 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,371 mi
Last recorded28,371 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 EKO
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 28,371 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 27,946 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 27,616 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 27,347 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 27,347 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,183 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,999 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 25,999 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 25,568 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 25,119 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,486 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,119 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,328 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 17,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 1,527 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 13,751 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,392 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,907 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 9,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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KC05 EKO is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Black 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 KC05 EKO, 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 KC05 EKO registered?

KC05 EKO is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is KC05 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC05 EKO 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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