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DE05 JVY

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,039 mi
Last recorded41,039 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JVY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 41,039 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 41,034 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 40,130 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 38,697 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 36,110 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,618 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 35,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,969 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,359 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,662 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 26,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,795 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,561 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,636 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,372 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 18,430 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 14,142 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 12,298 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 12,298 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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DE05 JVY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DE05 JVY, 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 DE05 JVY registered?

DE05 JVY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is DE05 JVY safe to buy?

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