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VN05 DPE

2005 BMW R1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,968 mi
Last recorded17,968 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 DPE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 17,968 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 17,746 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 17,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 17,509 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 17,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 17,726 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 17,218 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 17,086 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 16,719 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 16,555 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 14,564 miles

front and rear tyres tread pattern worn slightly uneven

Pass 30 Jan 2015 11,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 8,760 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 6,738 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 6,346 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 6,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 5,841 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 5,340 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 DPE is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DPE, 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 VN05 DPE registered?

VN05 DPE is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is VN05 DPE safe to buy?

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