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OY05 ZDF

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

66,497 mi
Last recorded66,497 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 66,497 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 62,763 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 59,925 miles

Front tyre slightly square

Rear tyre slightly square

Pass 6 Apr 2023 54,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 49,827 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 47,661 miles

front and rear tyres worn uneaven

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2020 46,442 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear TYRE SLIGHTLY SQUARE

Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,763 miles

CANNOT SEE ALL CHASSIS AS COVERED

CARRIED OUT SHORT ROAD TEST TO CHECK ABS LIGHT OPERATION OK

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit INNER PAD WEARING THIN MORE THAN OUTER (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,372 miles

CANNOT SEE MOST OF CHASSIS AS COVERED

REAR TYRE SQUARED OFF SLIGHTLY

Fail 17 Mar 2017 35,372 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour ALL INDICATORS INCORRECT COLOUR (1.5.1b)

CANNOT SEE MOST OF CHASSIS AS COVERED

REAR TYRE SQUARED OFF SLIGHTLY

Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,743 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 29,156 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,979 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,427 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 17,694 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,790 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 ZDF 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 95%.

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 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

OY05 ZDF is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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