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OW05 CXU

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,494 mi
Last recorded25,494 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 CXU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,494 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 23,755 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 22,412 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 22,412 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,652 miles

Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,168 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,807 miles

French number plate fitted (not uk approved size)

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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OW05 CXU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OW05 CXU, 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

How do I check the history of OW05 CXU?

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What year was OW05 CXU registered?

OW05 CXU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is OW05 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 CXU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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