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WG05 EAY

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,287 mi
Last recorded45,287 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 EAY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 45,287 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 45,220 miles

Rear left stop/tailamp not working

Pass 3 Feb 2022 44,480 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

left stop lamp not working

left tail lamp not working

Pass 18 Aug 2020 44,471 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear left position lamp not working

rear left stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Aug 2019 43,781 miles

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

left tailamp not working

Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,993 miles

front brake binding slightly

rear left position lamp not working

Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,316 miles

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

front brake binding slightly

left stop and tail lamp not working

Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,648 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 41,082 miles

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

only one stop/tail lamp illuminates

Fail 28 Apr 2015 41,067 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

only one stop/tail lamp illuminates

Pass 22 May 2014 39,937 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

left tailamp and brake lamp not working

Pass 22 May 2013 38,735 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 37,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 36,510 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 36,503 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 33,789 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 30,319 miles

rear brake disc very worn

Fail 11 May 2009 30,319 miles

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

rear brake disc very worn

Pass 16 May 2008 25,632 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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WG05 EAY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WG05 EAY, 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 WG05 EAY registered?

WG05 EAY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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