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WD55 BYK

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

35,451 mi
Last recorded35,451 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 BYK
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 35,451 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 32,374 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 25,984 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 25,355 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 22,670 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 22,195 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 22,096 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 21,494 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 20,515 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,816 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,386 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 15,203 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2010 15,203 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,226 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 BYK is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BYK, 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

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What year was WD55 BYK registered?

WD55 BYK is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is WD55 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD55 BYK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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