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CX05 AUW

2005 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,078 mi
Last recorded34,078 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 AUW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 34,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,449 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 33,441 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 33,340 miles

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

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake using front brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake using rear (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 33,287 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake using front brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake using rear brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 27,770 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,560 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 24,634 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 17,910 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 12,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 12,619 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,079 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 11,712 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,986 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 9,606 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 8,659 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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CX05 AUW is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CX05 AUW, 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 CX05 AUW registered?

CX05 AUW is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is CX05 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 AUW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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