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FE55 UMY

2005 BMW R1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,695 mi
Last recorded55,695 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 UMY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 55,695 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 55,649 miles

Central Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 54,820 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads both L/H R/H sides (1.1.13 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 54,688 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front tyre centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads both L/H R/H sides (1.1.13 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 53,196 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 51,461 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 47,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,478 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 35,427 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 35,427 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 29,935 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 29,935 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering front mudguard insecure (2.1.2e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 18,572 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 16,731 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 16,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,083 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 9,845 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 9,745 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 9,095 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 8,070 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 6,833 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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FE55 UMY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FE55 UMY, 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 FE55 UMY registered?

FE55 UMY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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