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KY05 BJU

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,798 mi
Last recorded58,798 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 BJU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 58,798 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 58,572 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 58,262 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 57,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,273 miles

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

Front tyre 10 years old, slightly deteriorated on sidewall.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,581 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 54,454 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 53,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 53,424 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 52,989 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 50,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,443 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,303 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,661 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 39,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 33,130 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 33,310 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,809 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 25,509 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,907 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,905 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 19,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front 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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KY05 BJU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KY05 BJU, 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 KY05 BJU registered?

KY05 BJU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KY05 BJU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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