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VK55 OFH

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,164 mi
Last recorded43,164 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 OFH
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 43,164 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 42,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 36,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 35,403 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 31,173 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 30,644 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 22,634 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 22,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 21,621 miles

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 21,120 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,857 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,896 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 17,363 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,258 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,245 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,596 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 12,596 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2009 9,747 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 9,390 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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VK55 OFH is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK55 OFH, 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 VK55 OFH registered?

VK55 OFH is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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