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RN54 HGD

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,712 mi
Last recorded58,712 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 HGD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 58,712 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 53,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 50,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 50,188 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 47,568 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 44,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 41,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 37,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 37,675 miles

Suspension arm slightly loose swing arm bearing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,047 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 33,395 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,555 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 24,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,398 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 22,381 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 21,183 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2012 19,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

wind screen loose

Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,923 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 15,621 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 12,794 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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RN54 HGD is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RN54 HGD, 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 RN54 HGD registered?

RN54 HGD is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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