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YP05 MWC

2005 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,674 mi
Last recorded55,674 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 MWC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 55,674 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 55,385 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 51,905 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 50,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 47,929 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 47,244 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,060 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 46,059 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 44,768 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,686 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,311 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,065 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,078 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,868 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 17,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,325 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
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YP05 MWC is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YP05 MWC, 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 YP05 MWC registered?

YP05 MWC is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YP05 MWC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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