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DA05 DME

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

23,065 mi
Last recorded23,065 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 DME
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 23,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 21,339 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 21,334 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 21,068 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 20,911 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 20,578 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,135 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 15,991 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 15,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 8,567 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 4,137 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 4,047 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 3,571 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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DA05 DME is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA05 DME, 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 DA05 DME registered?

DA05 DME is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is DA05 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 DME shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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