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VU55 XUF

2005 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,302 mi
Last recorded54,302 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XUF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 54,302 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 54,092 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 53,219 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 53,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 51,485 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 50,240 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 50,240 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 49,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,712 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 49,317 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 48,749 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 46,877 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 44,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,586 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 38,948 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,132 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,910 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,238 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 26,238 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,798 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,200 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,837 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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VU55 XUF is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 XUF, 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 XUF registered?

VU55 XUF is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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