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EX55 UWF

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,164 mi
Last recorded29,164 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UWF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 29,164 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 29,114 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,690 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 22,551 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,257 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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EX55 UWF is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EX55 UWF, 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

How do I check the history of EX55 UWF?

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What year was EX55 UWF registered?

EX55 UWF is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 UWF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX55 UWF have outstanding finance?

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