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WP05 HKV

2005 BMW R1150

Black Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,519 mi
Last recorded49,519 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 HKV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 49,519 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 49,317 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 49,314 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 47,960 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted with no baffle (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 47,953 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 47,953 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 46,512 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 46,505 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 4 Aug 2016 41,282 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 41,282 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when front brake applied (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 36,049 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,621 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,536 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 27,535 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 May 2012 27,047 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,588 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,355 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,508 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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WP05 HKV is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Black with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WP05 HKV, 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

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What year was WP05 HKV registered?

WP05 HKV is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is WP05 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 HKV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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