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MA05 CGF

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,036 mi
Last recorded41,036 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 CGF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 41,036 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2025 41,031 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 41,031 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 41,027 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 40,212 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 34,294 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 31,971 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 31,938 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 31,908 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,884 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 31,376 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 30,871 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,623 miles

front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2011 30,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 26,713 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,690 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,803 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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MA05 CGF is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MA05 CGF, 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 MA05 CGF registered?

MA05 CGF is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is MA05 CGF safe to buy?

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