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EA05 OHB

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,771 mi
Last recorded52,771 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 OHB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 52,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 51,255 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 50,105 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 50,093 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn below min spec (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 48,649 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 45,656 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 42,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 37,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,482 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,950 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 32,942 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,028 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,999 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 27,990 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 12 May 2014 25,850 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 25,102 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,563 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,540 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,537 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,536 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 8,805 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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EA05 OHB is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EA05 OHB, 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 EA05 OHB registered?

EA05 OHB is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EA05 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 OHB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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