CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH05 AMU

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,643 mi
Last recorded49,643 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 AMU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 49,643 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,803 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 44,803 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 42,213 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 41,996 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 40,082 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 36,804 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2019 29,271 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 27,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 25,354 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 23,717 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 20,241 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 16,113 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 13,558 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 13,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 12,213 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 9,885 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 6,914 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 2,863 miles

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
Full BMW R1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH05 AMU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AMU, 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

How do I check the history of YH05 AMU?

You can check the full history of YH05 AMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH05 AMU registered?

YH05 AMU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is YH05 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 AMU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH05 AMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH05 AMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.