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YD05 VFY

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,517 mi
Last recorded46,517 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 46,517 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 45,361 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 45,247 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 45,222 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 44,403 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 42,444 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 38,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 33,826 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 32,926 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 30,815 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 28,419 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,283 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 11,467 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 10,479 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,006 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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YD05 VFY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

YD05 VFY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is YD05 VFY safe to buy?

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