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YT55 UGU

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,329 mi
Last recorded36,329 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 UGU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 36,329 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 36,281 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,320 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,230 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,136 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 35,505 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 35,125 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 34,940 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 33,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,294 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,875 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 28,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,263 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,258 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 12,780 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 11,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 10,375 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 10,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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YT55 UGU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 YT55 UGU, 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 YT55 UGU registered?

YT55 UGU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YT55 UGU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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