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NL05 HKY

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,190 mi
Last recorded40,190 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 HKY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 40,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 40,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,645 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 39,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 38,333 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,758 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,037 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,125 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,393 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 22,288 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,371 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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NL05 HKY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL05 HKY, 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 NL05 HKY registered?

NL05 HKY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is NL05 HKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 HKY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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