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VE05 APF

2005 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

60,018 mi
Last recorded60,018 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 APF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 60,018 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 54,249 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 47,329 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,160 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 32,630 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 30,054 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 27,943 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,871 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 27,523 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,919 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,846 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 25,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,526 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 23,526 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,455 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 22,454 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Slight oil leak from around clutch slave cylinder area.

Pass 2 Apr 2010 19,964 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 17,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 10,091 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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VE05 APF is a 2005 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VE05 APF, 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 VE05 APF registered?

VE05 APF is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is VE05 APF safe to buy?

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