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DF05 HSC

2005 BMW R1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,553 mi
Last recorded40,553 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 HSC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2023 40,553 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Screen insecure.

Throttle increase when bars turned to l/h lock

Pass 7 Oct 2022 36,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 34,012 miles

Rear suspension has reduced damping effect (SOFT)

Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,187 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,187 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 28,175 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 26,607 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 26,466 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 26,425 miles

Central Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion anti dive (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 26,358 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,024 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,393 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 20,662 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 18,019 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,982 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,778 miles

'Brake Failiure' sign illuminated

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 HSC is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Multi-colour 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 DF05 HSC, 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 DF05 HSC registered?

DF05 HSC is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is DF05 HSC safe to buy?

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