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SB05 VXY

2005 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,565 mi
Last recorded65,565 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 VXY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 65,565 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 65,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 61,155 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 55,147 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 47,328 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,878 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,701 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,741 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 21,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 18,447 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 14,352 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,738 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 8,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 8,622 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 8,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 8,569 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 8,404 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 8,242 miles

advise rear tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 4 Jul 2009 8,188 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 6,702 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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SB05 VXY 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 90%.

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 SB05 VXY, 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 SB05 VXY registered?

SB05 VXY is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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