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ST05 WHY

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,949 mi
Last recorded38,949 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 WHY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 38,949 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 32,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 26,063 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 23,766 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 20,248 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 17,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 13,305 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 11,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 11,130 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 10,979 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 10,537 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 10,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 9,991 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 9,838 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 9,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 9,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 8,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 7,221 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 WHY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ST05 WHY, 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 WHY registered?

ST05 WHY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is ST05 WHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 WHY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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