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YT55 XZJ

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,376 mi
Last recorded18,376 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 18,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 18,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 17,300 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 17,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 17,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 16,928 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 16,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 13,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit advise replacement (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 22 Jul 2017 13,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit advise replacement (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride foot peg E clip missing from pin (6.2.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 10,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

number plate light not working

rear number plate damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2015 10,580 miles

number plate light not working

rear number plate damaged

Pass 18 May 2013 4,641 miles

front brake pad wearing low

Fail 27 Feb 2012 3,120 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 3,120 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 3,108 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 1,713 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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YT55 XZJ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT55 XZJ, 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 YT55 XZJ registered?

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

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