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SW05 HYN

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,456 mi
Last recorded72,456 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2022 72,456 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 68,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 68,330 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,005 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,562 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 62,172 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 60,591 miles

aux lights flashing after being pressed 3times

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,340 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 58,337 miles

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

slight BIND front REQ ATTENTION

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,597 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 41,750 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,750 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,266 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 10,193 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 HYN is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SW05 HYN, 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 HYN registered?

SW05 HYN is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is SW05 HYN safe to buy?

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