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OY55 XAR

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,842 mi
Last recorded23,842 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 XAR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,842 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 22,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 19,471 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 16,419 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,024 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 13,363 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 11,711 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 8,121 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 7,010 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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OY55 XAR is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OY55 XAR, 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 OY55 XAR registered?

OY55 XAR is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OY55 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY55 XAR shows 9 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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