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VA05 MYB

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,758 mi
Last recorded164,758 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 MYB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 164,758 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 164,751 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 137,378 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 137,376 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Final drive pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inside pad on n/s caliper low (1.1.13 (a))

Front Inner Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened inner front shock not seating on lower base when bike on main stand. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess flat to o/s of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim o/s of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

restricted movement on front suspension

Fail 19 Jun 2019 104,727 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inside pad on n/s caliper low (1.1.13 (a))

Front Inner Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened inner front shock not seating on lower base when bike on main stand. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess flat to o/s of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim o/s of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

restricted movement on front suspension

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,418 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,418 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,731 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,721 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,518 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 41,510 miles

Offside Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,249 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,621 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 37,617 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,263 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,410 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,126 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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VA05 MYB is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VA05 MYB, 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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VA05 MYB is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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