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GL05 VOX

2009 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,664 mi
Last recorded34,664 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW R120023,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VOX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 34,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 34,618 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 34,572 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,003 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 32,764 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 32,517 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 32,011 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 29,516 miles

Central Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases "Blow hole" to link pipe between cylinder down pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 29,478 miles

Front Brake excessively binding Front Brake ; Excessively binding , Full rotation of wheel not possible. (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases "Blow hole" to link pipe between cylinder down pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,504 miles

Nearside Front ADV : Clutch pipe from handle bar master cylinder , incorrectly routed.

Pass 23 Apr 2016 20,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,171 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 14,458 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,350 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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GL05 VOX is a 2009 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,047 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 GL05 VOX, 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 17 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL05 VOX registered?

GL05 VOX is a 2009 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is GL05 VOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 VOX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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