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YF05 ZWA

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,902 mi
Last recorded56,902 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 56,902 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 56,892 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 50,703 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 45,561 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 39,312 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,312 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 31,921 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 31,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,769 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 18,258 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,009 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,446 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 13,446 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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 ZWA is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF05 ZWA, 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 YF05 ZWA registered?

YF05 ZWA is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 ZWA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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