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WD55 BXZ

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,206 mi
Last recorded57,206 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 BXZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 57,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 55,627 miles

Front swingarm gaiter perished/split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear swingarm gaiter perished

slight oil weep to engine/gearbox joint

Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,776 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 49,173 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,421 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,037 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,254 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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 Mar 2016 29,926 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 29,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,053 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,310 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 26,150 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,066 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 20,066 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 20,018 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2009 16,858 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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WD55 BXZ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WD55 BXZ, 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 WD55 BXZ registered?

WD55 BXZ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is WD55 BXZ safe to buy?

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