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RF05 PVO

2005 BMW R1200GS

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,983 mi
Last recorded20,983 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R1200GS38,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 PVO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 20,983 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 20,463 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 19,871 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 19,823 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 19,055 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 18,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,014 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 16,567 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 14,501 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 13,842 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 13,572 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,479 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,116 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 12,363 miles

front and rear brakes are dragging slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 10,528 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2009 8,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 6,680 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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RF05 PVO is a 2005 BMW R1200GS in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 BMW R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 38,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF05 PVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R1200GS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RF05 PVO registered?

RF05 PVO is a 2005 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is RF05 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 PVO shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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