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ST05 TYW

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,866 mi
Last recorded25,866 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 TYW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 25,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 25,634 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 24,292 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 24,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 23,823 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 23,823 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 23,560 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 23,214 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 18,467 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 17,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,830 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 13,868 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 13,868 miles

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 11,728 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 8,895 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 6,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 6,520 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,491 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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ST05 TYW is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ST05 TYW, 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 ST05 TYW registered?

ST05 TYW is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is ST05 TYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 TYW shows 18 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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