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KF55 KTL

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,879 mi
Last recorded45,879 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 KTL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 45,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 45,585 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 44,616 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 42,469 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 42,469 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 41,889 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 41,735 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,980 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 40,979 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 39,911 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,797 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,090 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 36,090 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,022 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,077 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,627 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,313 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

rear tyre has slight cut on rh side not deep enough to reach braiding

Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,179 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,629 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 KTL is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KTL, 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 KTL registered?

KF55 KTL is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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