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RT53 BMW

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,968 mi
Last recorded17,968 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT53 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 17,968 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 14,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 12,666 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 10,379 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 7,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 5,975 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 4,474 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 2,850 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 826 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 182 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 182 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 182 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 182 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 147 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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RT53 BMW is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RT53 BMW, 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 RT53 BMW registered?

RT53 BMW is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is RT53 BMW safe to buy?

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