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AK05 DSY

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,609 mi
Last recorded72,609 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DSY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 72,609 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 72,609 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2025 68,237 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 64,964 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 59,985 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 51,948 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 47,551 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 46,024 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,469 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,969 miles

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2014 30,625 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,364 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 23,318 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 23,318 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,841 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 11,805 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,669 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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AK05 DSY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DSY, 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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What year was AK05 DSY registered?

AK05 DSY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is AK05 DSY safe to buy?

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