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LX05 DSY

2005 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,161 mi
Last recorded31,161 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 DSY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 31,161 miles

Fuel tank sealing washer rubber becoming perished but not exsessive

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 30,987 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,434 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated but not allowing fuel escape

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Apr 2013 29,434 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,308 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,302 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 9,744 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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LX05 DSY is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Silver 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 LX05 DSY, 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 LX05 DSY registered?

LX05 DSY is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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