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LC05 APU

2005 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,337 mi
Last recorded49,337 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R110016,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 APU
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 49,337 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 49,333 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 49,271 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 49,267 miles

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 49,045 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 48,901 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 47,888 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 46,784 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,405 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,881 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 39,682 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,222 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 36,210 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,711 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 3,368 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,791 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 May 2008 22,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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LC05 APU is a 2005 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,650 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 R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC05 APU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LC05 APU is a 2005 BMW R1100, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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