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YC05 HRW

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

44,485 mi
Last recorded44,485 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 HRW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 44,485 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 43,068 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 42,607 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 41,687 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 39,200 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 36,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 32,049 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 26,683 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 24,242 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 22,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 20,031 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,884 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,084 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,931 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,816 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 7,187 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 3,921 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 3,921 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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YC05 HRW is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YC05 HRW, 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 YC05 HRW registered?

YC05 HRW is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is YC05 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 HRW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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