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RF05 AUL

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,694 mi
Last recorded79,694 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 AUL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 79,694 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 77,493 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 76,596 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 73,284 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,313 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,782 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,809 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,150 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,234 miles

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

Inner Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,790 miles

panels resticted view to test

Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,641 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,616 miles

front brake binding slightly

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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RF05 AUL is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 RF05 AUL, 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

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What year was RF05 AUL registered?

RF05 AUL is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is RF05 AUL safe to buy?

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