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YR55 PKU

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,871 mi
Last recorded45,871 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 PKU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2026 45,871 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 45,803 miles

Handle bar grips worn

Hoses and wires tight on lock to lock test due to handle bar extension brackets

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also 13 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 45,732 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 45,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 44,814 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 44,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 43,993 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 43,127 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,781 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre just starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,668 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 38,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,160 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,764 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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YR55 PKU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR55 PKU, 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 YR55 PKU registered?

YR55 PKU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is YR55 PKU safe to buy?

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