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YC05 HSD

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,407 mi
Last recorded53,407 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 HSD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,407 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 53,404 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 53,394 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 53,394 miles

Central Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 50,547 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 47,189 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 43,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 41,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,964 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 36,826 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,283 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 31,017 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,344 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 29,344 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 28,616 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,200 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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YC05 HSD 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 82.4%.

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 YC05 HSD, 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 YC05 HSD registered?

YC05 HSD is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 HSD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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