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HK05 YWU

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,949 mi
Last recorded70,949 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 YWU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,949 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 70,622 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 70,325 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 69,376 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,706 miles

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

Rear brake discs is worn.

Fail 31 Aug 2018 64,652 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear brake discs is worn.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,850 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,674 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2014 61,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 May 2013 57,859 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 57,851 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2012 56,559 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 56,552 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,107 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,571 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 34,964 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 YWU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

HK05 YWU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is HK05 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 YWU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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