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PG05 DFN

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,705 mi
Last recorded70,705 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 DFN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 70,705 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 70,599 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 70,559 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 69,912 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 67,264 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 64,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 62,184 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 56,550 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 52,495 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,195 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,713 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,566 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 15,645 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,645 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 13,985 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 10,882 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 9,483 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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PG05 DFN 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 88.9%.

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 PG05 DFN, 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 PG05 DFN registered?

PG05 DFN is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is PG05 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG05 DFN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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