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VU55 XTN

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,468 mi
Last recorded29,468 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XTN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 29,468 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2025 29,464 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 28,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 26,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 25,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 22,389 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 22,356 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 22,237 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 22,157 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear tyre valve slightly damaged

Pass 17 May 2017 21,918 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 20,665 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 18,211 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 12,866 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

rear tyre deprofiled

Pass 16 Dec 2011 9,405 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 6,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 5,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 4,346 miles

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

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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VU55 XTN is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VU55 XTN, 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 VU55 XTN?

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What year was VU55 XTN registered?

VU55 XTN is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is VU55 XTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 XTN shows 18 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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