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LX55 FEP

2005 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,862 mi
Last recorded42,862 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 FEP
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 42,862 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,954 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,436 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,990 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,604 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,871 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 32,871 miles

Offside Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,836 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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LX55 FEP 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 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 LX55 FEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX55 FEP registered?

LX55 FEP is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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