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AK55 NVR

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,481 mi
Last recorded48,481 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NVR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,481 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 45,405 miles

Central Front abs flashing at time of test

Pass 13 May 2022 42,901 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 42,480 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 42,480 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 40,242 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 34,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 31,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,225 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,481 miles

120/70/ZR17/58W. 2mm. Discs & pads serviceable.

180/55/ZR17/73W. 5mm. Disc & pads serviceable.

F 135Kg. R 203Kg.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,423 miles

Front 120/70/ZR17. Pirelli.2.5mm. Pads & Discs good.

Rear Pads & Disc good. Pirelli 180/55/ZR17. 5mm.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,352 miles

120/70ZR/17/58W 2.5mm pads good.

180/55ZR/17/73W 4.5mm pads good.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,139 miles

Front 2.2mm Pirelli 120/70/17.

Rear 5mm Pirelli 180/55/17.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,258 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,006 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,870 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 21,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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AK55 NVR is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AK55 NVR, 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 AK55 NVR registered?

AK55 NVR is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AK55 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 NVR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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