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RF05 WSU

2005 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

14,460 mi
Last recorded14,460 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 WSU
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 14,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 14,245 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 13,912 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 13,679 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 13,323 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 12,466 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 12,466 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 12,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 8,891 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 8,891 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 8,814 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 8,674 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 8,340 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 8,340 miles

Front Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 7,183 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 6,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 5,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 5,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 3,743 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 3,462 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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RF05 WSU is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RF05 WSU, 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 RF05 WSU registered?

RF05 WSU is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is RF05 WSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 WSU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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