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WU05 VBZ

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,365 mi
Last recorded48,365 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 VBZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 48,365 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 47,400 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 45,861 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 43,907 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 42,146 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 41,347 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,754 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 39,997 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 38,984 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 37,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,422 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,592 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,861 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 22,905 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,252 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 19,247 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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 VBZ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WU05 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

WU05 VBZ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WU05 VBZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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