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OW05 YCU

2005 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,910 mi
Last recorded59,910 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 YCU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 59,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,367 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,385 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,210 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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OW05 YCU is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 OW05 YCU, 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 OW05 YCU registered?

OW05 YCU is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is OW05 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 YCU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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