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KV05 WFY

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,213 mi
Last recorded49,213 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 WFY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 49,213 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 49,197 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 49,184 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 49,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 49,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 49,013 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 48,230 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,763 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 46,816 miles

Front brake binding on slightly

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,356 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 42,717 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,084 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,560 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 23,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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KV05 WFY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 KV05 WFY, 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 KV05 WFY registered?

KV05 WFY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KV05 WFY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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