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LW05 MMU

2005 BMW R1150

White Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,423 mi
Last recorded28,423 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,423 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 26,281 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 26,281 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 24,065 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,613 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 17,869 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 13,509 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,054 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 MMU is a 2005 BMW R1150 in White 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 R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 25,564 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 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 MMU, 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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How do I check the history of LW05 MMU?

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What year was LW05 MMU registered?

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

Is LW05 MMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 MMU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LW05 MMU have outstanding finance?

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