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KU05 CYX

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,490 mi
Last recorded55,490 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 CYX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 55,490 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 53,945 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 52,470 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 51,760 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 51,730 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 51,677 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 51,096 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 51,096 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front brake lever sometimes solid when applied. battery flat couldnt road test

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,133 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,566 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 42,722 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,015 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,636 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 33,351 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 31,887 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 30,687 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,347 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 24,751 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 22,063 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 18,766 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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KU05 CYX 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 KU05 CYX, 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 KU05 CYX registered?

KU05 CYX is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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