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WR05 ERU

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,399 mi
Last recorded77,399 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 ERU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 77,399 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 76,112 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 75,095 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,489 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 71,374 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 70,105 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 69,096 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,495 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 66,298 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 64,164 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 64,164 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 62,121 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,269 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 57,881 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 55,549 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 52,870 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,320 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,939 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,170 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,766 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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WR05 ERU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WR05 ERU, 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 WR05 ERU?

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What year was WR05 ERU registered?

WR05 ERU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is WR05 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR05 ERU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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