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KY05 BKL

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,062 mi
Last recorded38,062 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 BKL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,062 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 38,039 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

rear brake inop without engine running ?

Fail 1 Jun 2012 38,032 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 29,753 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,253 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,628 miles

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

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 BKL is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BKL, 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 KY05 BKL registered?

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

Is KY05 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 BKL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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