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WF55 GPE

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,207 mi
Last recorded57,207 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 GPE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 57,207 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 55,549 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 53,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 52,421 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 46,595 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 46,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 40,815 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,761 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 40,377 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,721 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 39,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,406 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,205 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 25,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 23,830 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 23,830 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,423 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,212 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 GPE is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE registered?

WF55 GPE is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is WF55 GPE safe to buy?

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