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RE05 LJA

2005 BMW R1150

White Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,672 mi
Last recorded39,672 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 39,672 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 38,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 37,799 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 36,724 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 35,320 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 33,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 31,455 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,456 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,902 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,785 miles

Offside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,806 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 19,805 miles

Offside Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,765 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 11,597 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,399 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,886 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 LJA 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 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJA, 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 LJA registered?

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

Is RE05 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 LJA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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