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VK05 HKB

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,738 mi
Last recorded32,738 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,738 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,670 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 18,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,493 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,054 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 8,054 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 HKB 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 66.7%.

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 HKB, 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 HKB registered?

VK05 HKB is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is VK05 HKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 HKB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK05 HKB have outstanding finance?

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