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VO05 KVB

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,401 mi
Last recorded25,401 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 KVB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 25,401 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 24,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 22,181 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 18,890 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 18,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 18,314 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 17,846 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 17,442 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 15,161 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 12,688 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 12,465 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,436 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 12,399 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,105 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 10,680 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 9,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 6,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 5,221 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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VO05 KVB is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 VO05 KVB, 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 VO05 KVB registered?

VO05 KVB is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 April 2005.

Is VO05 KVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO05 KVB shows 19 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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