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PB05 BEV

2018 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,668 mi
Last recorded30,668 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB05 BEV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 30,668 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 28,201 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 25,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 19,478 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 15,529 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 12,700 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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PB05 BEV is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 13,336 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 PB05 BEV, 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 8 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PB05 BEV registered?

PB05 BEV is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is PB05 BEV safe to buy?

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