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GK05 GUU

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,152 mi
Last recorded72,152 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 GUU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 72,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,003 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,927 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 70,922 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking reservoir area. (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,960 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,963 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,011 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 64,893 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 59,523 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,523 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,861 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,474 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,966 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 6,839 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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GK05 GUU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GK05 GUU, 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 GK05 GUU registered?

GK05 GUU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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