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VN55 NPD

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,159 mi
Last recorded56,159 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 56,159 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 51,465 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 47,735 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 44,599 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 41,858 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 40,261 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 40,261 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 37,453 miles

Offside position light inop

Rear m#inor cuts rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2018 36,309 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 35,927 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Nov 2014 32,175 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

suspect slight play in rear hub assembly

Pass 9 Nov 2013 30,047 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 26,903 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear tyre worn on edges. Front tyre worn on edges. Small cut to rear tyre tread.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 22,689 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 19,783 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,446 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,159 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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VN55 NPD is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VN55 NPD, 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 VN55 NPD registered?

VN55 NPD is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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