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KF55 KSE

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,596 mi
Last recorded58,596 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 KSE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 58,596 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brake test close to minimum efficiency

abs light staying on

Pass 2 Sep 2023 58,556 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,190 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 58,173 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,181 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 56,628 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,624 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,598 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 56,453 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 56,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,073 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 55,674 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 49,758 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 43,772 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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KF55 KSE is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

KF55 KSE is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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