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KF55 KRU

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,694 mi
Last recorded46,694 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 KRU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,694 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 46,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 42,887 miles

Front Balljoint Rubber Split

Pass 2 Nov 2013 38,124 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rubber Boot on lower Front Balljoint Split

Pass 3 Nov 2012 33,225 miles

Temporary puncture repair in rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2011 28,568 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 23,446 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 19,247 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 13,631 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 13,631 miles

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

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

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 KRU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KF55 KRU, 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 KF55 KRU registered?

KF55 KRU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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