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JW05 BMW

2011 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,813 mi
Last recorded19,813 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW05 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 19,813 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 18,817 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,246 miles

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

front tyre has unevenly worn tread blocks

Fail 16 May 2015 12,537 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 12,537 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 9,199 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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JW05 BMW is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 20,791 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 JW05 BMW, 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 15 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JW05 BMW registered?

JW05 BMW is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is JW05 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for JW05 BMW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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