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DG55 USO

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,255 mi
Last recorded28,255 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 USO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 28,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 27,976 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 27,976 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,710 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 27,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,519 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,185 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 25,185 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,121 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

clucth fliud change

Pass 10 Oct 2009 22,700 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,884 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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DG55 USO is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG55 USO, 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 DG55 USO registered?

DG55 USO is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is DG55 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 USO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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