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LY05 JBX

2005 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,929 mi
Last recorded27,929 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R110016,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 JBX
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 27,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 23,866 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 19,706 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub Pivot. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 15,457 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 15,081 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 15,075 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 14,538 miles

play-in-rear-wheel.Possible-shaft-bearing.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 13,451 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 13,065 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 11,703 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 11,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 10,901 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 8,923 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 8,226 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 6,787 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 4,920 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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LY05 JBX is a 2005 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY05 JBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R1100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 JBX registered?

LY05 JBX is a 2005 BMW R1100, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 JBX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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