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SW05 EKP

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,802 mi
Last recorded24,802 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 EKP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2025 24,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 23,791 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 23,600 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 23,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 22,868 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 22,710 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 22,295 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 21,277 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 20,633 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 19,337 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,141 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,041 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,053 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,179 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 5 May 2011 14,210 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 13,613 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 11,952 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 8,557 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 EKP 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 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 EKP, 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 EKP registered?

SW05 EKP is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is SW05 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 EKP shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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