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CE55 NTX

2005 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,201 mi
Last recorded112,201 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R Series28,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 NTX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 112,201 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 106,710 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 102,787 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 94,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left hand side front fork seal slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2023 94,855 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left hand side front fork seal slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 86,149 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 86,149 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 81,270 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 81,270 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 76,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 69,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,716 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 55,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 48,521 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 48,511 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 42,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 35,560 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 35,556 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,043 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,754 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 21,013 miles

Front brake discs are fluctuating

Pass 26 Sep 2009 15,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 11,305 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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CE55 NTX is a 2005 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 28,336 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE55 NTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE55 NTX registered?

CE55 NTX is a 2005 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is CE55 NTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 NTX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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