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OY05 VFM

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,935 mi
Last recorded26,935 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 VFM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 26,935 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 25,945 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 24,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 23,623 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 22,238 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 20,912 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 18,701 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 14,750 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 12,880 miles

Oil leak from final drive ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 12,474 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,170 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 12,170 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 7,489 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 7,143 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 6,026 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 5,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 3,497 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 9,900 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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OY05 VFM is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OY05 VFM, 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 OY05 VFM registered?

OY05 VFM is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is OY05 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 VFM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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