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YH05 AKY

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,299 mi
Last recorded44,299 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 AKY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 44,299 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 43,707 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 42,672 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 42,543 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 41,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 41,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,142 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 38,592 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 36,984 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,431 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,190 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,184 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 33,913 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 32,427 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,427 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,205 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,852 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 21,128 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,717 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,218 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 13,198 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 11,624 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 11,604 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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YH05 AKY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YH05 AKY, 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 YH05 AKY registered?

YH05 AKY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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