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RV05 DCO

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,740 mi
Last recorded19,740 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 DCO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 19,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 19,596 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 18,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 17,953 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 16,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 15,773 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 15,773 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 14,295 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 13,641 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 9,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 8,148 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 7,198 miles

rear tyre out of shape and near limit

Pass 4 Jun 2015 5,289 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 5,250 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 5,141 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 4,478 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 4,141 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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RV05 DCO is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RV05 DCO, 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 RV05 DCO registered?

RV05 DCO is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is RV05 DCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 DCO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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