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DS56 LHW

2005 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,528 mi
Last recorded46,528 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 LHW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,528 miles

Headlamp mask fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2025 42,636 miles

Headlight mask fitted

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 42,575 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

headlamp mask fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,057 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 39,386 miles

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

headlamp mask fitted.

Pass 4 May 2016 37,404 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,756 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,383 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 32,383 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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DS56 LHW is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DS56 LHW, 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 DS56 LHW registered?

DS56 LHW is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is DS56 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS56 LHW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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