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WV05 ZHJ

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,673 mi
Last recorded55,673 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 ZHJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,673 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 55,673 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure securing clip missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,296 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 54,236 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 49,226 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 49,221 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 41,012 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 32,749 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 21,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 May 2011 14,081 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 13,205 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 11,289 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 11,254 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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WV05 ZHJ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WV05 ZHJ, 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.

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What year was WV05 ZHJ registered?

WV05 ZHJ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 ZHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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