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MK55 NWT

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,409 mi
Last recorded25,409 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 NWT
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 25,409 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre wear/condition

Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,402 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

rear tyre wear

Fail 19 Oct 2016 25,394 miles

Rear Inner Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded brake pad (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

aftermarket exhaust fitted

rear tyre wear

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,099 miles

exhaust

rear tyre wear

Pass 27 Feb 2014 19,084 miles

aftermarket silencer fitted

beam pattern

seat condition

Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,391 miles

aftermarket silencer fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,187 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,620 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2008 8,786 miles

aftermarket exhaust and silencer fitted

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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MK55 NWT is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MK55 NWT, 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 MK55 NWT registered?

MK55 NWT is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is MK55 NWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 NWT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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