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VE05 EPD

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,145 mi
Last recorded39,145 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 EPD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 39,145 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 38,462 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 38,455 miles

Brake component modification unsafe front pads separating (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 37,297 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 37,106 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,415 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 36,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 36,145 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 35,607 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 32,773 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,422 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 31,422 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 28,176 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,718 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,747 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 EPD is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EPD, 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 EPD registered?

VE05 EPD is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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