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HJ05 KHD

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

50,741 mi
Last recorded50,741 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 KHD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 50,741 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 46,596 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 38,905 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 36,798 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 33,654 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 26,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 18,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 18,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 18,211 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,841 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 17,841 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,657 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 17,586 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,422 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 15,431 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 14,402 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 12,470 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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HJ05 KHD is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HJ05 KHD, 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

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What year was HJ05 KHD registered?

HJ05 KHD is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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