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KN05 TWL

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,999 mi
Last recorded52,999 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 TWL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 52,999 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 51,717 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 46,201 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 40,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 35,481 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 31,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 31,305 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,232 miles

swing arm rubber boot is splitting

Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,460 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 27,459 miles

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,450 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,843 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,929 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,270 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 13,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 9,293 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,844 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 8,169 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 7,581 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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KN05 TWL is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN05 TWL, 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 KN05 TWL registered?

KN05 TWL is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KN05 TWL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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