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X70 MCL

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,515 mi
Last recorded67,515 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 MCL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 67,515 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 67,464 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 67,416 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 67,280 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 66,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,237 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,995 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 61,649 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,674 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 54,966 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 49,736 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 49,736 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 49,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 49,736 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 44,660 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 44,660 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,683 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 16,935 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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X70 MCL is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X70 MCL, 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 X70 MCL registered?

X70 MCL is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is X70 MCL safe to buy?

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