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KM05 RYH

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,044 mi
Last recorded56,044 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 56,044 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 56,044 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 52,453 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 52,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,757 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 45,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 42,188 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 25 - 30% (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 34,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 32,376 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,989 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 29,369 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,289 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 25,449 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,713 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,581 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 11,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,680 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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KM05 RYH 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 83.3%.

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 RYH, 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 KM05 RYH registered?

KM05 RYH is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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