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PG05 VSE

2005 BMW R1100

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,660 mi
Last recorded35,660 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R110016,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 VSE
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 35,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 34,437 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 33,203 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 31,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,777 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,577 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 27,612 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 25,494 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 24,213 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,086 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 23,603 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 23,108 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 22,715 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 May 2012 22,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 22,158 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 22,158 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2010 21,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,916 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,446 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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PG05 VSE is a 2005 BMW R1100 in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PG05 VSE, 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 PG05 VSE registered?

PG05 VSE is a 2005 BMW R1100, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is PG05 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG05 VSE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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