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NJ05 JCY

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,495 mi
Last recorded51,495 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 JCY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 51,495 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 51,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 51,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 51,148 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 51,039 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 50,764 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 50,764 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 49,775 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,271 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 45,421 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 43,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jan 2014 33,357 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,548 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 23,527 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 10,239 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 7,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 7,209 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 6,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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NJ05 JCY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NJ05 JCY, 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 NJ05 JCY registered?

NJ05 JCY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is NJ05 JCY safe to buy?

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