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FV05 JSX

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,158 mi
Last recorded19,158 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 JSX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 19,158 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 19,140 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 18,956 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 18,617 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 18,236 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 17,623 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 17,404 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 17,372 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 17,334 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 16,928 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 4,414 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 4,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 3,472 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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FV05 JSX is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FV05 JSX, 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 FV05 JSX?

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What year was FV05 JSX registered?

FV05 JSX is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is FV05 JSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 JSX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV05 JSX have outstanding finance?

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