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OV05 COU

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,352 mi
Last recorded58,352 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 COU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 58,352 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 58,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 58,026 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 57,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 57,024 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 56,419 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 55,756 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 51,975 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 50,597 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 48,234 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 44,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 40,145 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 36,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,179 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 29,155 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,039 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009
Pass 22 Mar 2008 17,170 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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OV05 COU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV05 COU, 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 OV05 COU registered?

OV05 COU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is OV05 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 COU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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