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KM05 ORT

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,739 mi
Last recorded54,739 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 ORT
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 54,739 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 54,341 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 52,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 51,552 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 49,945 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 49,945 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,335 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,678 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 42,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,797 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 31,419 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 24,751 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,726 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,328 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 10,432 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 3,476 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 1,124 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 1,124 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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KM05 ORT is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KM05 ORT, 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 KM05 ORT registered?

KM05 ORT is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is KM05 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 ORT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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