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FE55 UOC

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,270 mi
Last recorded40,270 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 UOC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 40,270 miles

SLIGHTLY REDUCED NUMBER PLATE DIGIT SIZE.

Pass 6 Aug 2025 39,731 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 39,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 39,713 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,620 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,586 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc slightly warped

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,880 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 33,671 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,157 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,015 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 33,000 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,271 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 31,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,628 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 25,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,077 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 UOC is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UOC, 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 UOC registered?

FE55 UOC is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is FE55 UOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 UOC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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