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FB05 LBE

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,549 mi
Last recorded52,549 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 LBE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 52,549 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 52,015 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,498 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside front and rear drive shaft gaiters perished/cracking

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 49,229 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower both gaiters split and not fitted correctly

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,596 miles

Offside Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play rear drive pivot bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower both swing arm rubbers perished and cracking

Fail 29 Oct 2018 47,596 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play rear drive pivot bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower both swing arm rubbers perished and cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,634 miles

slight play in final drive pivot bearing

Fail 11 Oct 2017 43,634 miles

Steering lock stop ineffective sat nav obstructing steering (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

slight play in final drive pivot bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,570 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,189 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 38,189 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 36,793 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 34,004 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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FB05 LBE is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FB05 LBE, 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 FB05 LBE registered?

FB05 LBE is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FB05 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB05 LBE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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