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AK55 NVX

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,134 mi
Last recorded45,134 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NVX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 45,134 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 45,059 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 44,906 miles

Front tyre is 11 yrs old

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play disc bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyre is 9 years old

Pass 9 Apr 2022 44,522 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,094 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Sep 2020 44,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jun 2019 43,758 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 43,758 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 43,350 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,471 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 40,868 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,655 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,464 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,188 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,578 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 36,515 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,791 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,319 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,916 miles

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

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 NVX is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NVX, 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 NVX registered?

AK55 NVX is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is AK55 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 NVX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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