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YD05 VFO

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,133 mi
Last recorded45,133 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 VFO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 45,133 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 43,606 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 41,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 40,123 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 38,772 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,360 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 37,464 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 36,442 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 35,221 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,586 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 20,337 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 14,535 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 11,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 9,644 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 9,644 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 7,454 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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YD05 VFO is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YD05 VFO, 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 YD05 VFO registered?

YD05 VFO is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 VFO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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