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OE54 UAV

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,308 mi
Last recorded79,308 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 UAV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 79,308 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 78,858 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 78,273 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,142 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 76,264 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,588 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 75,301 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 73,374 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2018 73,367 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Oil leak Final drive ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,360 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 68,360 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 65,000 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 62,427 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,059 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 52,773 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,600 miles

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

Front suspension joint boot split.

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,123 miles

front suspension pivot boot split

Fail 1 Jun 2009 48,123 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

front suspension pivot boot split

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,982 miles

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

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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OE54 UAV 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 85%.

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 OE54 UAV, 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 OE54 UAV registered?

OE54 UAV is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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