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YD05 YDX

2005 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

27,802 mi
Last recorded27,802 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 YDX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 27,802 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Diff Noisy When Rotating Wheel

Pass 31 Oct 2023 27,441 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front tyre stepped

n/s/f outer brake pad appears low

rear diff sounds rough when rotated

Pass 2 Nov 2022 47,454 miles

mirrors touch screen when on hard lock

rear diff sounds rough when rotated

Pass 5 Oct 2021

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,737 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 43,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 43,139 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

suspect front and rear wheel bearings rough

Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,379 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 37,379 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,767 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

handle bar grips worn

windscreen slightly loose

Fail 18 Oct 2016 32,767 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

handle bar grips worn

windscreen slightly loose

Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,901 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,853 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,425 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 23,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,802 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,814 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,584 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,584 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 14,584 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 14,390 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 14,365 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

important oil leak from back of gearbox, oil drippin on to exhaust and risk of contamination of oil on to rear tyre due to oil leak

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 YDX is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YD05 YDX, 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.

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What year was YD05 YDX registered?

YD05 YDX is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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