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YR05 VMZ

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,024 mi
Last recorded38,024 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 VMZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 38,024 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 37,571 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 36,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 35,513 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 33,372 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 33,372 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2020 30,643 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 25,352 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 23,729 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 23,484 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 23,484 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 May 2014 21,749 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 19,463 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 May 2012 18,056 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 14,763 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 12,036 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 VMZ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ registered?

YR05 VMZ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is YR05 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 VMZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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