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LD55 EKM

2005 BMW R1100

Multi-colour Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,073 mi
Last recorded56,073 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R110016,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 EKM
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 56,073 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 54,861 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 53,194 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 49,612 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 45,748 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,046 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 36,040 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,713 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,580 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 30,499 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 28,514 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 20,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 15,100 miles

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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LD55 EKM is a 2005 BMW R1100 in Multi-colour with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD55 EKM, 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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What year was LD55 EKM registered?

LD55 EKM is a 2005 BMW R1100, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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