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WV55 YRM

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,200 mi
Last recorded16,200 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 YRM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 16,200 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 16,178 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

brake warning lamp showing goes out when bike in motion

Pass 18 Nov 2023 16,039 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 15,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit brake pad approx2-3mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 15,719 miles

headlight set on lower lever

Pass 25 Aug 2020 15,671 miles

light corosion on centre stand

Pass 3 Sep 2019 14,787 miles

headlight set on lower level within limits

Pass 28 Aug 2018 13,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front suspension stiff

front tyre worn low and uneven

Pass 30 Aug 2017 11,163 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 7,872 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 7,859 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 7,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 7,687 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 7,687 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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WV55 YRM is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 WV55 YRM, 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 WV55 YRM registered?

WV55 YRM is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is WV55 YRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 YRM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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