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FT05 AYB

2005 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,878 mi
Last recorded42,878 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 AYB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 42,878 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 42,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 38,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 35,965 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 35,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 34,080 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 31,989 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 31,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 29,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,308 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 28,688 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 28,314 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,611 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 24,839 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 23,788 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2011 23,145 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,145 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,303 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 21,091 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,032 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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FT05 AYB is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Black 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 FT05 AYB, 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 FT05 AYB registered?

FT05 AYB is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is FT05 AYB safe to buy?

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