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EJ05 WKP

2005 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,621 mi
Last recorded17,621 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R85019,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WKP
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 17,621 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 16,657 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 15,969 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 13,886 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 13,885 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 13,879 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 13,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 11,115 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 9,527 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 8,427 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 7,574 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 7,500 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2013 7,381 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,152 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 7,152 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 6,762 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 5,552 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 1,671 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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EJ05 WKP is a 2005 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 19,526 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 R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ05 WKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R850 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 WKP registered?

EJ05 WKP is a 2005 BMW R850, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is EJ05 WKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 WKP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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