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AK05 DSX

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,668 mi
Last recorded55,668 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DSX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 55,668 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 54,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak from alternator belt cover.

Fail 2 Feb 2022 54,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low due to incorrect fitting of bulb. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak from alternator belt cover.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 53,705 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 52,779 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,782 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 45,231 miles

Headlight bulb deteriorating slightly. Headlamp aim still okay

Pass 4 Feb 2017 43,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,410 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 42,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 42,139 miles
Fail 15 May 2015

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,595 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 38,595 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,550 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,192 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,638 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 15,494 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 13,302 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 13,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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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AK05 DSX is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK05 DSX, 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.

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AK05 DSX is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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