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EK55 UGG

2005 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,565 mi
Last recorded31,565 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R85019,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 UGG
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 31,565 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 31,558 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 30,611 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 28,559 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 28,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 23,534 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 23,534 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 15,585 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 14,385 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 8,184 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 7,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 6,624 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 5,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 5,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 4,839 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 3,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 3,745 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 3,223 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 2,434 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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EK55 UGG is a 2005 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EK55 UGG, 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.

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What year was EK55 UGG registered?

EK55 UGG is a 2005 BMW R850, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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