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YC05 ZPV

2005 BMW R1150

White Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,144 mi
Last recorded44,144 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 ZPV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 44,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 44,106 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 43,992 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 43,165 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 43,156 miles

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,259 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 41,259 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2013 40,380 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,931 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,921 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 31,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,082 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,127 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,601 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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YC05 ZPV is a 2005 BMW R1150 in White with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YC05 ZPV, 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 YC05 ZPV registered?

YC05 ZPV is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is YC05 ZPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 ZPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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