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SB05 HWW

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

29,182 mi
Last recorded29,182 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 HWW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 29,182 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 27,131 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 25,629 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 25,629 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 24,292 miles

Central Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 22,091 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,054 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 19,495 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 18,208 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 14,964 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 10,015 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 6,340 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 6,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 5,745 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 5,595 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 5,155 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 4,615 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 4,447 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,976 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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SB05 HWW is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 SB05 HWW, 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 SB05 HWW registered?

SB05 HWW is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is SB05 HWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 HWW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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