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SY05 OLA

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,037 mi
Last recorded33,037 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 OLA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 33,037 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 28,476 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 23,900 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 21,371 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 19,962 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 19,672 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,394 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 17,938 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 14,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,949 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 13,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 9,849 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 9,779 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,290 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2008 9,023 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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SY05 OLA is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SY05 OLA, 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 SY05 OLA registered?

SY05 OLA is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is SY05 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 OLA shows 16 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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