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YP55 DTU

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,387 mi
Last recorded88,387 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 DTU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 88,387 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 82,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,164 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 68,691 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,655 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,928 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,848 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 61,848 miles

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 46,590 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,455 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,865 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,108 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,439 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 35,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,092 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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YP55 DTU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YP55 DTU, 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 YP55 DTU registered?

YP55 DTU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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