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LX55 FFB

2005 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,884 mi
Last recorded85,884 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021 85,884 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Front brake binding but no brake effort increase with aplicacion of control 1 (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear drive box mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,375 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 69,370 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,792 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 63,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2017 63,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2015 62,450 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,115 miles

Left grip loose

Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,757 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,452 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,868 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,543 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,305 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,986 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 FFB is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

LX55 FFB is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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