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VE05 MLV

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,740 mi
Last recorded19,740 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 19,740 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,080 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 15,743 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,994 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 12,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 7,868 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 MLV is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE05 MLV registered?

VE05 MLV is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is VE05 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 MLV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE05 MLV have outstanding finance?

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