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SW05 BMW

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,381 mi
Last recorded30,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 30,381 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 28,138 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 26,318 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 25,598 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 25,107 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 24,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,240 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 20,499 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 18,516 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 18,450 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 18,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,067 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 17,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 16,523 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,526 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,427 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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SW05 BMW is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 SW05 BMW, 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 SW05 BMW registered?

SW05 BMW is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is SW05 BMW safe to buy?

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