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KD05 UGL

2005 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,876 mi
Last recorded19,876 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 UGL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 19,876 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 19,505 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 19,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 19,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 19,269 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 19,269 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 19,057 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 18,531 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 18,348 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 18,348 miles

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 17,841 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 13,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 13,287 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 12,000 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 11,346 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 10,714 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 9,999 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 7,796 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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KD05 UGL is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Red 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 KD05 UGL, 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 KD05 UGL registered?

KD05 UGL is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is KD05 UGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD05 UGL 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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