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KY05 VPL

2005 BMW R850

Black Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,547 mi
Last recorded38,547 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R85019,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 VPL
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 38,547 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 38,547 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 37,419 miles

Central Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 37,409 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 37,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 14 May 2022 37,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 36,994 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 36,773 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 36,347 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,334 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 34,716 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 30,636 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 28,452 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,032 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 23,639 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,913 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 18,196 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,044 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 10,682 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,682 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,673 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 10,322 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 9,174 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 9,174 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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KY05 VPL is a 2005 BMW R850 in Black with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KY05 VPL, 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 KY05 VPL registered?

KY05 VPL is a 2005 BMW R850, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is KY05 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 VPL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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