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WU05 VBL

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,608 mi
Last recorded54,608 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VBL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 54,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 48,372 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 39,174 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 39,170 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 36,062 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 35,961 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 34,174 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 37,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,792 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,625 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,026 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,220 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 15,220 miles

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

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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WU05 VBL is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WU05 VBL, 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 WU05 VBL registered?

WU05 VBL is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is WU05 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 VBL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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