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WG54 WCP

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,861 mi
Last recorded38,861 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 WCP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 38,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 35,874 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 34,099 miles

no abs light on dash with ignition turned on .

Pass 9 May 2023 32,788 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 31,773 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 May 2021 29,913 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 29,913 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 29,236 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 28,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 25,895 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 21,488 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 18,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 16,744 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,346 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,665 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 12,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,975 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 7,324 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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WG54 WCP is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WG54 WCP, 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 WG54 WCP registered?

WG54 WCP is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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The MOT history for WG54 WCP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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