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SB05 HXC

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,625 mi
Last recorded24,625 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 24,625 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 24,274 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 23,279 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 23,219 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork stanchions (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing lack of dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

gear box oil leaking

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 May 2017 23,190 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 23,002 miles

oil leak from rear of engine where gearbox joins

Pass 29 May 2015 22,480 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 21,460 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 21,044 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 20,581 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2011 20,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,005 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 19,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2009 17,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,803 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 HXC 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 93.3%.

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 HXC, 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 HXC registered?

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

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The MOT history for SB05 HXC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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