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RV05 DFD

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,157 mi
Last recorded75,157 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 DFD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 75,157 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,224 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,556 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 68,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 May 2016 57,154 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 57,136 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 46,915 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 42,471 miles

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

front tyre out of shape

Pass 23 May 2013 37,548 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 37,522 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,956 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 33,942 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,888 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,809 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,142 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,584 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 DFD is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV05 DFD, 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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RV05 DFD is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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