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FN05 SRU

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,293 mi
Last recorded50,293 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 SRU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2026 50,293 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 48,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 43,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 35,042 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 31,685 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 30,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 27,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,326 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,590 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,081 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 19,004 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,170 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,431 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 12,432 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 9,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 8,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 6,788 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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FN05 SRU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SRU, 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 FN05 SRU registered?

FN05 SRU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is FN05 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 SRU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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