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YD05 VGA

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

82,749 mi
Last recorded82,749 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 82,749 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 81,502 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 81,168 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,691 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 48,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 47,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 45,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,651 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 41,652 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,634 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,887 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 23,385 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,541 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,670 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 13,539 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 10,881 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,061 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 VGA is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

YD05 VGA is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is YD05 VGA safe to buy?

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