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CA05 THU

2005 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

58,447 mi
Last recorded58,447 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 THU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 58,447 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 57,108 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 57,108 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 56,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 55,579 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 55,439 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 55,042 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle cable poorly adjusted

Pass 26 Jan 2019 50,545 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,480 miles

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

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,938 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,547 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,702 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,362 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,266 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 32,224 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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CA05 THU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA05 THU, 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 CA05 THU registered?

CA05 THU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is CA05 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 THU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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