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DF05 HTC

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,521 mi
Last recorded71,521 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 71,521 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 68,452 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Cleaned stanchions and pumped some more, slight residual showing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 68,452 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Cleaned stanchions and pumped some more, slight residual showing (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 65,871 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 64,017 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 62,108 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 62,046 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 57,665 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 49,626 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 36,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 31,497 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,939 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,546 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,238 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 13,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 8,132 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 5,177 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 4,513 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 HTC is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

DF05 HTC is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is DF05 HTC safe to buy?

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