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YC05 ZPJ

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,131 mi
Last recorded45,131 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 45,131 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 44,870 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 44,352 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 44,190 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 40,673 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 38,080 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 38,080 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,627 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 30,096 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 29,935 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 29,935 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 26,433 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,173 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,872 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,778 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,884 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 18,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,551 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,695 miles

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

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 ZPJ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey 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 YC05 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

YC05 ZPJ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 ZPJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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