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R5 OGS

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,352 mi
Last recorded17,352 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 OGS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 17,352 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 17,306 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 16,861 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 16,718 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 14,589 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 14,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 8,788 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 5,880 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 5,841 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 3,675 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 1,974 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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R5 OGS is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R5 OGS, 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 R5 OGS registered?

R5 OGS is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is R5 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 OGS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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