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KY55 OBL

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,745 mi
Last recorded8,745 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 OBL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 8,745 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 8,045 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 7,843 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 7,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 7,295 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 7,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 7,220 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 7,217 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 7,212 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 5,306 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 3,548 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 3,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 3,520 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 3,401 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 3,284 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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KY55 OBL is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KY55 OBL, 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 KY55 OBL registered?

KY55 OBL is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is KY55 OBL safe to buy?

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