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FN05 SVF

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,872 mi
Last recorded48,872 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 48,872 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 48,707 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 48,093 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 47,173 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 44,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 43,875 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 43,875 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 42,571 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 41,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 41,811 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,472 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 37,472 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,609 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 28,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 18,084 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 10,551 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 8,923 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 SVF 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 85%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

FN05 SVF is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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