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KY05 VPM

2005 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,249 mi
Last recorded49,249 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 VPM
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 49,249 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 48,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 47,899 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 47,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 44,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 41,621 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,250 miles

ABS has been disconnected on this vehicle

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,231 miles

ABS has been disconnected on this vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2017 33,053 miles

ABS system disconnected

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 29,324 miles

slight oil leak on rear drive shaft

Pass 20 Nov 2014 26,855 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,224 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,646 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 17,182 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,789 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 9,349 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 8,650 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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KY05 VPM is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY05 VPM, 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 KY05 VPM registered?

KY05 VPM is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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