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SP05 YAF

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,135 mi
Last recorded43,135 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YAF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,881 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,177 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,701 miles

Centre Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,302 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,037 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 30,061 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,959 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 22,777 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,443 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,146 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 16,146 miles

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

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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SP05 YAF is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SP05 YAF, 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 SP05 YAF registered?

SP05 YAF is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is SP05 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 YAF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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