2005 BMW R Series 1.1L Petrol · GS05 BEN
2005 BMW R Series (1.1L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2005. Recorded mileage 49,662 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW R SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GS05 BEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 49,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GS05 BEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW R Series (GS05 BEN) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
GS05 BEN Mileage History
- 25/05/202342,089 mi
- 22/06/202342,089 mi
- 19/06/202444,313 mi+2,224 mi
- 27/05/202545,219 mi+906 mi
- 19/06/202649,662 mi+4,443 mi
Average of roughly 2,467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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