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VF55 FYG

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,891 mi
Last recorded36,891 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 FYG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 36,891 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 34,427 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 33,084 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 33,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 32,933 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 32,795 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,147 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 31,406 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,288 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,786 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,216 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 30,216 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,589 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 27,181 miles

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 2 Nov 2010 19,389 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 11,619 miles

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

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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VF55 FYG is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VF55 FYG, 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 VF55 FYG registered?

VF55 FYG is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is VF55 FYG safe to buy?

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