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SA05 SXX

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,953 mi
Last recorded37,953 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 SXX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 37,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 37,104 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 36,831 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 36,696 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,568 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 36,519 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 36,296 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 35,978 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,897 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 35,883 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 35,053 miles

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2015 34,823 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2014 34,347 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,089 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,885 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,792 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 19,005 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 19,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,279 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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SA05 SXX 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 85.7%.

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 SA05 SXX, 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 SA05 SXX registered?

SA05 SXX is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is SA05 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 SXX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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