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HK05 YWS

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,334 mi
Last recorded31,334 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 YWS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 31,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 30,508 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 30,231 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 29,413 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 28,949 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 28,258 miles

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

rubber boot splitting gearbox end

Fail 15 Nov 2019 28,258 miles

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

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

rubber boot splitting gearbox end

Pass 13 Nov 2018 27,117 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 27,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,202 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,802 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 24,588 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,753 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 23,231 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,675 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,176 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,233 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 20,476 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,699 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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HK05 YWS is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HK05 YWS, 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 HK05 YWS registered?

HK05 YWS is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is HK05 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 YWS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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