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HG05 ZBE

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,745 mi
Last recorded74,745 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 74,745 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 73,952 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,919 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 73,718 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 73,612 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,621 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,707 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 53,434 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,264 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 24,646 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 23,499 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 23,175 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 21,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 19,141 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 16,008 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 15,562 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 13,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jun 2008 13,332 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 ZBE is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

HG05 ZBE is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is HG05 ZBE safe to buy?

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