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CK05 KWA

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,821 mi
Last recorded61,821 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 KWA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 61,821 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 61,595 miles

Front slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2023 61,036 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 60,218 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 58,575 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 57,370 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 55,762 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,368 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,492 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Crown wheel bearing (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 45,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,993 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,652 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,623 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,346 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 28,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 20,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,195 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 17,195 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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CK05 KWA is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CK05 KWA, 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 CK05 KWA registered?

CK05 KWA is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is CK05 KWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 KWA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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