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VU05 OVP

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,880 mi
Last recorded54,880 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OVP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,281 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,297 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,725 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,600 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,582 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,212 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,252 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 OVP is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VU05 OVP, 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 VU05 OVP registered?

VU05 OVP is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is VU05 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 OVP shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU05 OVP have outstanding finance?

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