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ST55 HVJ

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,339 mi
Last recorded33,339 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 HVJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 33,339 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 33,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 29,302 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 28,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,795 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 26,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 20,148 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,020 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 10,631 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 10,036 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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ST55 HVJ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ST55 HVJ, 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 ST55 HVJ registered?

ST55 HVJ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is ST55 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 HVJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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