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HK55 HJV

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,920 mi
Last recorded32,920 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 HJV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 32,920 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 30,524 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 30,519 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 30,150 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 29,818 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 29,421 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 29,124 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 29,012 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,743 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,862 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 27,862 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 23,561 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 23,260 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 19,699 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 9,657 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 7,311 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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HK55 HJV is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HK55 HJV, 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 HK55 HJV registered?

HK55 HJV is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is HK55 HJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 HJV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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