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SKZ 1526

2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure

Black Other 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,780 mi
Last recorded32,780 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure23,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 1526
MakeBMW
ModelR 1150 Gs Adventure
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,130cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 32,780 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 31,684 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 28,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 27,441 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 27,275 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020
Pass 17 May 2018 24,500 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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SKZ 1526 is a 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure in Black with a 1,130cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SKZ 1526, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKZ 1526 registered?

SKZ 1526 is a 2005 BMW R 1150 Gs Adventure, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is SKZ 1526 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKZ 1526 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SKZ 1526 have outstanding finance?

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