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YR55 PKV

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,150 mi
Last recorded8,150 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 8,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

numberplat small

Pass 25 Jul 2012 7,069 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 6,973 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Gearbox oil leak 3/10

Pass 10 Mar 2011 6,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 4,972 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 2,885 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 PKV is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR55 PKV, 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 YR55 PKV registered?

YR55 PKV is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 8 October 2005.

Is YR55 PKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 PKV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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