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SW05 HYU

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,140 mi
Last recorded21,140 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HYU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,140 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,142 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 21,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,842 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 19,824 miles

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 19,824 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2014 18,945 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 18,865 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,847 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,759 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,112 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,487 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,865 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 HYU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HYU, 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 SW05 HYU registered?

SW05 HYU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is SW05 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 HYU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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