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AF55 SXG

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,530 mi
Last recorded45,530 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 SXG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 45,530 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 45,527 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.12mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 43,072 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 39,645 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 39,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 39,222 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 36,502 miles

Front Tyre wearing square

Fail 16 Aug 2021 36,502 miles

Front Tyre wearing square

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 31,874 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 31,874 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 31,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 29,158 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 25,573 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 25,179 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,723 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,361 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,935 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 21,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,797 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,680 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,251 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 SXG is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

AF55 SXG is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is AF55 SXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 SXG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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