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HK55 NVS

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,339 mi
Last recorded50,339 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 50,339 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 49,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,125 miles

rubber boot missing of rear caliper

Pass 25 Feb 2023 45,722 miles

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

advise rear brake hose damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2023 45,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

advise rear brake hose damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2022 45,065 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 40,560 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 38,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,409 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 38,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,570 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 36,570 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 32,471 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 32,471 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,844 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,454 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,694 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 24,255 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 NVS is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NVS, 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 NVS registered?

HK55 NVS is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is HK55 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 NVS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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