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SY05 YAD

2005 BMW R1150

White Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,574 mi
Last recorded30,574 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 YAD
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 30,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 29,876 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 29,042 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 28,280 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 28,280 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 26,870 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 25,144 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 24,962 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 22,507 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 19,943 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 19,039 miles

Number Plate Light Not Working.

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 14,061 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 13,717 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 13,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 10,247 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 6,622 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 1,115 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 990 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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SY05 YAD is a 2005 BMW R1150 in White with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SY05 YAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY05 YAD?

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What year was SY05 YAD registered?

SY05 YAD is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is SY05 YAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 YAD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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