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VU55 XTP

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,673 mi
Last recorded72,673 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XTP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,673 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,195 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 61,206 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 57,323 miles

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 57,323 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 52,859 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,822 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 52,783 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,735 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,545 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,974 miles

Centre Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 39,935 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,656 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 33,597 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,959 miles

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.

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 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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VU55 XTP is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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