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YR05 VMM

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,680 mi
Last recorded14,680 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 VMM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 14,680 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 14,257 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 13,388 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 12,413 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 12,413 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2009 11,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 10,810 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 VMM is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

YR05 VMM is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is YR05 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 VMM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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