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VN55 NPC

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,032 mi
Last recorded46,032 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 NPC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 46,032 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 38,642 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 38,604 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,604 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded front and rear discs slightly worn/pitted (3.1.5)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,970 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 34,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,550 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,054 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,022 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 29,022 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,933 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,669 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 18,327 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))

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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VN55 NPC is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN55 NPC, 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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VN55 NPC is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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