MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
2nd front position lamp flickering
2nd front position lamp flickering
Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)
How Reliable is the BMW R1200?
Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK05 BBV is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 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 VK05 BBV, 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 VK05 BBV registered?
VK05 BBV is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 March 2005.
Is VK05 BBV safe to buy?
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