CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG05 RVR

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,217 mi
Last recorded47,217 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 RVR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 47,217 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 47,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 46,935 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2022 45,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 41,546 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,692 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 33,680 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 31,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 29,092 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,936 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,499 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 24,499 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 22,861 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,568 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,586 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 18,586 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,998 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
Full BMW R1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG05 RVR is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RVR, 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

How do I check the history of WG05 RVR?

You can check the full history of WG05 RVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG05 RVR registered?

WG05 RVR is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is WG05 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 RVR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG05 RVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG05 RVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.