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SP05 YAU

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,672 mi
Last recorded32,672 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YAU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,672 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 30,100 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 28,072 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 24,069 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,008 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 17,734 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 14,370 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 7,406 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 6,118 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,110 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 5,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,281 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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SP05 YAU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SP05 YAU, 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 SP05 YAU registered?

SP05 YAU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is SP05 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 YAU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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