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YA05 PLN

2005 BMW R1150

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,901 mi
Last recorded29,901 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 PLN
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 29,901 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 29,837 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 24,596 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 22,431 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 22,431 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 20,608 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 19,479 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 16,236 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 16,221 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 16,110 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,375 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 12,307 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,234 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 12,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 9,337 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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YA05 PLN is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YA05 PLN, 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 YA05 PLN registered?

YA05 PLN is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 6 August 2005.

Is YA05 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 PLN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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