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VE55 AVL

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,035 mi
Last recorded54,035 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 AVL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,035 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 53,966 miles

Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 41,789 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 32,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,038 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 19,966 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 17,684 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,385 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 13,720 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 10,542 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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VE55 AVL is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VE55 AVL, 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 VE55 AVL registered?

VE55 AVL is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is VE55 AVL safe to buy?

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