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YF05 ZVG

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,554 mi
Last recorded37,554 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 ZVG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 37,554 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 37,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 36,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 34,728 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 32,468 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 31,523 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 26,391 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 25,513 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 24,623 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 23,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 22,055 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 20,510 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 18,373 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 16,005 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 13,672 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,877 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,211 miles

rear pads getting ready for replacing soon.

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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YF05 ZVG 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 YF05 ZVG, 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 YF05 ZVG registered?

YF05 ZVG is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 ZVG 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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