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DG05 LCV

2005 BMW R1150

Grey Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

41,644 mi
Last recorded41,644 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R115025,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LCV
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 41,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 41,012 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,932 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 38,927 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 38,846 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 38,753 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 38,645 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 38,551 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,372 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,237 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 32,668 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 32,132 miles

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 28,519 miles

Number plate light inoperative.

Pass 21 May 2010 24,286 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,432 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 10,162 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 10,162 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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DG05 LCV is a 2005 BMW R1150 in Grey with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 DG05 LCV, 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.

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What year was DG05 LCV registered?

DG05 LCV is a 2005 BMW R1150, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is DG05 LCV safe to buy?

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