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AF55 SWV

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,853 mi
Last recorded82,853 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 SWV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 82,853 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,234 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 81,647 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 75,729 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,866 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 72,858 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 64,241 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 58,391 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 58,389 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,289 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,261 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,463 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 44,463 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,854 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 29,465 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,865 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,280 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 17,842 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 11,650 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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AF55 SWV is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 26,660 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF55 SWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 SWV registered?

AF55 SWV is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is AF55 SWV safe to buy?

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