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KN55 YMC

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,164 mi
Last recorded12,164 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 YMC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,164 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 12,164 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 12,108 miles

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2010 10,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 9,628 miles

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

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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KN55 YMC is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN55 YMC, 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 KN55 YMC registered?

KN55 YMC is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is KN55 YMC safe to buy?

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