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LW05 MMV

2005 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,847 mi
Last recorded33,847 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 MMV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 33,847 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 33,847 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 32,844 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 31,898 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 31,898 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 31,696 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 30,799 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,048 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 27,617 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 27,617 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 25,838 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,838 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 25,740 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,272 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 18,617 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,399 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 10,180 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 MMV 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 77.8%.

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 MMV, 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 MMV registered?

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

Is LW05 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 MMV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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