MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Centre Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the BMW R1200?
Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU55 XTP is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VU55 XTP, 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 VU55 XTP registered?
VU55 XTP is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 11 October 2005.
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