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FN05 SMX

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,666 mi
Last recorded52,666 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 SMX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 52,666 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 48,703 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 43,736 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 43,696 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 36,963 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 36,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 30,075 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 21,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 14,311 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 14,150 miles

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

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

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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FN05 SMX is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN05 SMX, 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 FN05 SMX registered?

FN05 SMX is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is FN05 SMX safe to buy?

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