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VU05 OVD

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,843 mi
Last recorded122,843 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OVD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 122,843 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 107,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 96,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,182 miles

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear brake pedal has surface corrosion.

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

surface corrosion on centre stand.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,182 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear brake pedal has surface corrosion.

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

surface corrosion on centre stand.

Pass 25 Jun 2016 78,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,488 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 69,472 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2014 58,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,730 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,954 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,208 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,795 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 10,247 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 6,889 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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VU05 OVD is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VU05 OVD, 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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What year was VU05 OVD registered?

VU05 OVD is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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