MOT Status
ValidMileage
52,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower both gaiters split and not fitted correctly
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
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
slight play in final drive pivot bearing
Steering lock stop ineffective sat nav obstructing steering (2.1.3) DANGEROUS
slight play in final drive pivot bearing
Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW R1200?
Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FB05 LBE?
You can check the full history of FB05 LBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does FB05 LBE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FB05 LBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.