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HK55 NVT

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,748 mi
Last recorded42,748 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 NVT
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 42,748 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 40,925 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 39,070 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 37,985 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,691 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 33,359 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 33,346 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 30,879 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 29,529 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 29,483 miles

Rear Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 28,647 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 27,737 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,061 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 26,430 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,430 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 23,280 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,398 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,601 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 NVT is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HK55 NVT, 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.

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What year was HK55 NVT registered?

HK55 NVT is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is HK55 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 NVT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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