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ET05 UPV

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,695 mi
Last recorded19,695 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UPV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 19,695 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 19,251 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 19,091 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 May 2023 18,988 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 18,982 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 18,752 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 18,580 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 18,257 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 18,049 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 17,741 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 17,470 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 16,688 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 15,844 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,194 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,671 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,653 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 10,653 miles

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 7,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 5,843 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 4,312 miles

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

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

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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ET05 UPV is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ET05 UPV, 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 ET05 UPV registered?

ET05 UPV is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is ET05 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 UPV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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