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KF55 KPV

2005 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,141 mi
Last recorded42,141 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 KPV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 42,141 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2024 36,208 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 33,589 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 31,781 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 26,951 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,564 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,445 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 26,125 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,185 miles

Front SLIGHT CRACKS IN THE TYRE TREAT

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit SLIGHT CRACKS IN THE TYRE TREAT (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 24,934 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 23,203 miles

Centre Front Outer Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 21,045 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 19,864 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,746 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 18,110 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,444 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 15,456 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 15,456 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 12,349 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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KF55 KPV is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KF55 KPV, 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 KF55 KPV registered?

KF55 KPV is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is KF55 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF55 KPV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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