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NL55 YVF

2005 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,173 mi
Last recorded10,173 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 YVF
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 10,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 10,151 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 10,111 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 9,974 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 9,421 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 9,183 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 9,183 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 6,933 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 5,681 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 5,681 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 4,197 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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NL55 YVF is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL55 YVF, 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 NL55 YVF registered?

NL55 YVF is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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The MOT history for NL55 YVF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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