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KF55 KRN

2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,916 mi
Last recorded18,916 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure23,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 KRN
MakeBMW
ModelR 1150 Gs Adventure
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 18,916 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 18,911 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 18,667 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 18,524 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,115 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 16,283 miles

abs warning light not working

Pass 26 Oct 2010 15,393 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 12,614 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 10,118 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure?

Based on 768 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,438
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 2
wheel bearings have excessive free play 2
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KF55 KRN is a 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 23,768 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 1150 Gs Adventure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF55 KRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KF55 KRN registered?

KF55 KRN is a 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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