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YR05 FHK

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,129 mi
Last recorded43,129 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 FHK
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 43,129 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 43,044 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component front ball joint (2.3.4)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,074 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,554 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 36,773 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 35,661 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,882 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 28,340 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,969 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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YR05 FHK is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YR05 FHK, 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 YR05 FHK registered?

YR05 FHK is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is YR05 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 FHK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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