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VU05 OVZ

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,021 mi
Last recorded21,021 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OVZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 21,021 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 21,014 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 21,005 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 20,990 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 20,985 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 20,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 20,695 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 20,525 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 20,525 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 20,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 19,567 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 18,784 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 18,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 17,734 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 17,406 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,586 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 OVZ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red 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 VU05 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

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

Is VU05 OVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 OVZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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