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PJ05 SYO

2005 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

33,248 mi
Last recorded33,248 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 SYO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 33,248 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 33,233 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 33,227 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 33,220 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 32,966 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 32,590 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 31,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 31,300 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 30,400 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 30,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 26,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,690 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 22,183 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 20,309 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,186 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 13,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,105 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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PJ05 SYO is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Silver 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 PJ05 SYO, 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

How do I check the history of PJ05 SYO?

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What year was PJ05 SYO registered?

PJ05 SYO is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is PJ05 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ05 SYO 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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