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MK55 NWX

2005 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

7,951 mi
Last recorded7,951 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 NWX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 7,951 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 7,951 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 7,951 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 7,951 miles

front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2017 7,951 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 7,951 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 7,951 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,915 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,373 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,709 miles

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

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 NWX is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NWX, 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 MK55 NWX registered?

MK55 NWX is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MK55 NWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 NWX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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