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RE05 LHB

2005 BMW R1100

Blue Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,232 mi
Last recorded43,232 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R110016,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LHB
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 43,232 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 42,481 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 41,785 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 41,733 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 38,893 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 34,889 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,486 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 29,907 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 27,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Mar 2013 27,127 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,592 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,784 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 23,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,651 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,690 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 16,442 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,442 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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RE05 LHB is a 2005 BMW R1100 in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RE05 LHB, 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.

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What year was RE05 LHB registered?

RE05 LHB is a 2005 BMW R1100, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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