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VN05 DOJ

2005 BMW R1200

Green Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,738 mi
Last recorded55,738 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 DOJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 55,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 54,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,015 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 46,685 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 45,205 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 45,202 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released front brake light switch stuck on. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 43,475 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 40,942 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 40,287 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,261 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,221 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,924 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,865 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,845 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 36,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Right hand side of rear tyre slightly contaminated

Pass 4 Aug 2012 32,873 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,406 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 22,175 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 18,185 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,185 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 11,692 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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VN05 DOJ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Green with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN05 DOJ, 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 VN05 DOJ registered?

VN05 DOJ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 May 2005.

Is VN05 DOJ safe to buy?

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