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RK55 XGT

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,568 mi
Last recorded46,568 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XGT
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 46,568 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 46,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 46,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 46,022 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 44,971 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 43,566 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 42,645 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,496 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 40,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 39,653 miles

front & rear tyre tread low

Pass 6 Jan 2016 35,418 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 32,641 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,061 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 18,243 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 18,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 15,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,873 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,563 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 8,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 8,280 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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RK55 XGT is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RK55 XGT, 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 RK55 XGT registered?

RK55 XGT is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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