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DF05 CEY

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,052 mi
Last recorded58,052 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 CEY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 58,052 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 55,709 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,217 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 55,217 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,771 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 54,771 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,103 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 50,005 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 44,762 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 41,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 37,120 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 32,077 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,544 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 27,940 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 26,454 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,693 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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DF05 CEY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DF05 CEY, 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 DF05 CEY registered?

DF05 CEY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DF05 CEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 CEY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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