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SB05 HXJ

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,749 mi
Last recorded30,749 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 30,749 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 30,438 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 30,329 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 30,329 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 29,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 28,556 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 27,105 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 24,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 22,533 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 19,557 miles

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

front lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 18 Jun 2015 19,557 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 19 Jun 2014 18,654 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 18,627 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,469 miles

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

front ball joint boot cover poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,248 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 18,204 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,431 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,079 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 12,149 miles

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

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 HXJ 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 84.2%.

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 SB05 HXJ, 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 SB05 HXJ registered?

SB05 HXJ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is SB05 HXJ safe to buy?

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