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RE05 LGX

2005 BMW R1150

White Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,635 mi
Last recorded53,635 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LGX
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 53,635 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 51,494 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,778 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 45,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,597 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 41,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,911 miles

Offside Front fog light in-op

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2015 41,900 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front fog light in-op

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2014 34,180 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,842 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Slight play in final drive trunion bearings

Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,380 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 26,706 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,051 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,144 miles

SMALL CUTS IN REAR TYRE TREAD , NOT DOWN TO CORDS

Fail 17 Feb 2009 24,144 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

SMALL CUTS IN REAR TYRE TREAD , NOT DOWN TO CORDS

Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,245 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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RE05 LGX is a 2005 BMW R1150 in White with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RE05 LGX, 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 RE05 LGX registered?

RE05 LGX is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RE05 LGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 LGX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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