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VE05 APK

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,227 mi
Last recorded41,227 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 APK
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 41,227 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 41,227 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 39,642 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 37,952 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 37,948 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 37,934 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 37,655 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2021 37,645 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 37,479 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 37,479 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,041 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 36,192 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 34,294 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 31,970 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 30,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,624 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,755 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,056 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 13,658 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 10,192 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 APK is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 APK, 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 APK registered?

VE05 APK is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is VE05 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 APK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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