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YB05 UVW

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,645 mi
Last recorded73,645 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 UVW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 73,645 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All four (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 73,645 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All four (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 68,955 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 65,430 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 62,747 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower hub carrier bush has play

Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,716 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,545 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,016 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,980 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 48,980 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,782 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,583 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,500 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,875 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,653 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 25,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,140 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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YB05 UVW 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 88.2%.

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 YB05 UVW, 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 YB05 UVW registered?

YB05 UVW is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 August 2005.

Is YB05 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 UVW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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