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T88 HES

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,824 mi
Last recorded36,824 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 HES
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 36,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 35,576 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 32,105 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 29,895 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 27,751 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 26,807 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 25,503 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 23,575 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 23,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 21,163 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,650 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 18,912 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,915 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,935 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 12,846 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,340 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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T88 HES is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 T88 HES, 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

How do I check the history of T88 HES?

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What year was T88 HES registered?

T88 HES is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is T88 HES safe to buy?

The MOT history for T88 HES shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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