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SP55 WDY

2005 BMW R1150

Red Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,281 mi
Last recorded14,281 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 WDY
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 14,281 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 13,232 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 11,543 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 11,481 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 11,481 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 11,311 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 11,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 11,077 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 11,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 11,076 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 11,016 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,442 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 7,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 5,423 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 5,420 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 4,314 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 4,314 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 4,217 miles

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

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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SP55 WDY is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Red with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SP55 WDY, 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 SP55 WDY registered?

SP55 WDY is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SP55 WDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 WDY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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