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NH05 ULM

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,259 mi
Last recorded43,259 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 ULM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 43,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 43,259 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 42,673 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 42,377 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 42,093 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre deteriorated, cracks are present on both sidewalls around entire circumferance but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 41,552 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre deteriorated, cracks are present on both sidewalls around entire circumferance but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2016 41,311 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 40,806 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 38,755 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 38,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 35,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,000 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,454 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,584 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,481 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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NH05 ULM is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NH05 ULM, 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 NH05 ULM registered?

NH05 ULM is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is NH05 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 ULM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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