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MV05 ZPS

2005 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,851 mi
Last recorded41,851 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 ZPS
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 41,851 miles

Central Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 41,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 41,527 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 40,892 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 40,629 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,665 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, no free play.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,056 miles

Front Lower suspension ball joint dust seal split. No free play.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 34,783 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 34,515 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 34,219 miles

Lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,823 miles

Front ball joint dust cover split

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,131 miles

Front ball joint dust cover split

Numberplate light not working

Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,145 miles

front ball joint dust cover split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,897 miles

advise front bottom ball rubber split

advise rear number plate light not working

Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,090 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,613 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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MV05 ZPS is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV05 ZPS, 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 MV05 ZPS registered?

MV05 ZPS is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is MV05 ZPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 ZPS shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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