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YD05 YDN

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

65,026 mi
Last recorded65,026 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 65,026 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 64,415 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 64,027 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 62,848 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,416 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 57,956 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,890 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 53,101 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,014 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,003 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,419 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,166 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,332 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,596 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,521 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,679 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,701 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 11,701 miles

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

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 YDN is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YDN, 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 YDN registered?

YD05 YDN is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YD05 YDN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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