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SH05 NKG

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,436 mi
Last recorded43,436 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 NKG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 43,436 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 43,163 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 42,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 41,141 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 39,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 37,422 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 34,755 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,286 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 29,286 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 25 May 2015 29,153 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,619 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,804 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,648 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 22,211 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2009 22,211 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 13,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,906 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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SH05 NKG is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SH05 NKG, 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 SH05 NKG registered?

SH05 NKG is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is SH05 NKG safe to buy?

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