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HG05 BAV

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

38,195 mi
Last recorded38,195 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 BAV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,195 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 38,183 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,900 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,372 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,541 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (1.5.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 34,024 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 31,728 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,145 miles

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 29 Mar 2012 22,972 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,831 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,060 miles

bolt missing from fairing above offside footrest

bolt missing from fairing nearside above nearside rear footrest

Pass 8 Mar 2008 6,359 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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HG05 BAV is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 HG05 BAV, 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 HG05 BAV registered?

HG05 BAV is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is HG05 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 BAV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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