CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN55 NPE

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,676 mi
Last recorded78,676 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 NPE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 78,676 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 77,486 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 76,410 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 75,743 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 74,106 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,305 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 68,983 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 67,783 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 65,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,162 miles

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

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 close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 63,271 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 59,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,392 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 53,383 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,385 miles

revs rise slightly when bars turned lock to lock.not enough to fail,

Fail 8 Mar 2011 40,746 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,746 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,824 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,407 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
Full BMW R1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN55 NPE is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NPE, 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 VN55 NPE?

You can check the full history of VN55 NPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN55 NPE registered?

VN55 NPE is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is VN55 NPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 NPE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN55 NPE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN55 NPE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.