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SV05 BXH

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,984 mi
Last recorded45,984 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 BXH
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 45,984 miles

Oil leak from engine. Not excessive

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 44,431 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 42,741 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Front tyre has been repaired

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

Rear tyre has been repaired

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 39,920 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,525 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 32,572 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 28,940 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 26,274 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 26,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,784 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted at time of test

driveshaft boot split at front of swingarm but still preventing water/dirt ingress

Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,906 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 19,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,379 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,446 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 14,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,464 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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SV05 BXH 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 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 SV05 BXH, 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 SV05 BXH registered?

SV05 BXH is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is SV05 BXH safe to buy?

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