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WF55 GOU

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,836 mi
Last recorded55,836 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 GOU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 55,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,880 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 48,854 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,812 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,956 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,784 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 26,674 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 22,135 miles

Road tested as brake tester indicated fluctuation on both front and rear discs. Road test indicates disc are NOT dangerous.

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 22,135 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Road tested as brake tester indicated fluctuation on both front and rear discs. Road test indicates disc are NOT dangerous.

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,370 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,896 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,433 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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WF55 GOU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WF55 GOU, 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 WF55 GOU registered?

WF55 GOU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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