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M5 SXV

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,378 mi
Last recorded45,378 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 SXV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 45,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 43,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,100 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 42,100 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 41,811 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 37,659 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 25,564 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 19,625 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 17,506 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,741 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,872 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,385 miles

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

rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2009 7,619 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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M5 SXV is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 M5 SXV, 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 M5 SXV registered?

M5 SXV is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is M5 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 SXV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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