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RN54 HGG

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,362 mi
Last recorded42,362 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 HGG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 42,362 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 42,267 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 42,110 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 41,513 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 41,513 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 40,064 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 38,536 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 37,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 37,589 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 37,367 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,332 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 36,332 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play pivot on rear drive excessive play present. (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,732 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,791 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 27,106 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 24,992 miles

rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Feb 2010 23,683 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,647 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,268 miles

Oil leak

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

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 HGG 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 RN54 HGG, 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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RN54 HGG is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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