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VE05 EPA

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,245 mi
Last recorded64,245 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 EPA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 64,245 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 63,304 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 63,073 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 62,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 61,648 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 60,384 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,019 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 51,368 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 50,101 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 47,490 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 45,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 41,433 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 38,937 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 38,918 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 10 May 2013 36,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,858 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 30,281 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 25,054 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,431 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 EPA is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 VE05 EPA, 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 EPA registered?

VE05 EPA is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 June 2005.

Is VE05 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 EPA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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