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LW05 MLL

2005 BMW R1150

White Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,723 mi
Last recorded68,723 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 MLL
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 68,723 miles

Front Road spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both legs (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tele leaver, heavy in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear fairing brackets corroded heavy in areas

Front and rear tyres date stamp 2018

Front fairing damaged lower front

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame , heavy in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened control arm heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

centre stand corroded Heavy in areas

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,178 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

top head bearing rubber cover damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,445 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,001 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,538 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,470 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,068 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 27,387 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,627 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,502 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,079 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 9,995 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,227 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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LW05 MLL is a 2005 BMW R1150 in White with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LW05 MLL, 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 LW05 MLL registered?

LW05 MLL is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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