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VN05 DOU

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,329 mi
Last recorded24,329 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 DOU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 24,329 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 24,326 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 24,075 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 23,992 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,740 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 22,950 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,403 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,941 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 17,494 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,429 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 9,722 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 8,271 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 DOU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN05 DOU, 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

How do I check the history of VN05 DOU?

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What year was VN05 DOU registered?

VN05 DOU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is VN05 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 DOU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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