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ST05 YLW

2005 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,175 mi
Last recorded40,175 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 YLW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 40,175 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 37,293 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 36,512 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 33,851 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 30,835 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 26,198 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 20,963 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 20,458 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 19,549 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,484 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,288 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,802 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 15,587 miles

n/s/f side fairing missing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,457 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,354 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,015 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 YLW is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 ST05 YLW, 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

How do I check the history of ST05 YLW?

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What year was ST05 YLW registered?

ST05 YLW is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is ST05 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 YLW shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST05 YLW have outstanding finance?

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