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KU05 CZS

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,947 mi
Last recorded47,947 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 CZS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 47,947 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 47,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front both inner brake pads [WORN] (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 46,920 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 46,528 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 46,528 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 44,590 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 43,401 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 43,392 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 37,419 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 37,419 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2018 34,792 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,054 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 31,195 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 30,449 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 29,646 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,655 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 24,934 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,647 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 20,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 17,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 14,511 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 11,577 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 CZS is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CZS, 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 KU05 CZS registered?

KU05 CZS is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KU05 CZS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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