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ML05 UWX

2005 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,886 mi
Last recorded31,886 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 UWX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 31,886 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 29,988 miles

Rear rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2024 27,375 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 27,261 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 27,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 25,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,561 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 23,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 22,607 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 21,999 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,566 miles

slight play in drive shaft

Fail 29 Jun 2013 21,021 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 21,021 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,710 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 19,710 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,377 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,071 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,781 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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ML05 UWX is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Black 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 ML05 UWX, 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 ML05 UWX registered?

ML05 UWX is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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