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VK05 BCF

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,856 mi
Last recorded75,856 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 BCF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 75,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 75,476 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 74,526 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 74,072 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 73,451 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 71,904 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 68,918 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,559 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,427 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,307 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,699 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 48,699 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 42,370 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 36,220 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 29,658 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 21,134 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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VK05 BCF 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 VK05 BCF, 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 VK05 BCF registered?

VK05 BCF is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 BCF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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