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HX55 BCF

2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure

Silver Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,189 mi
Last recorded27,189 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure23,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 BCF
MakeBMW
ModelR 1150 Gs Adventure
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 27,189 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 25,605 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 22,498 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 22,430 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 21,463 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 21,201 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 21,147 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,334 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Sep 2012 20,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,614 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,805 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,108 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure?

Based on 768 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,438
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 2
wheel bearings have excessive free play 2
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HX55 BCF is a 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure in Silver with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 23,768 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 1150 Gs Adventure fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX55 BCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX55 BCF registered?

HX55 BCF is a 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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