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FG55 NYC

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,416 mi
Last recorded27,416 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 NYC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 27,416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 25,478 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 24,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 21,956 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 20,492 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 19,584 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 18,263 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 18,160 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 18,160 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,905 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,416 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 16,564 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 16,564 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 16,127 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 13,748 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 12,442 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 10,409 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 8,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Nov 2008 6,407 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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FG55 NYC is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FG55 NYC, 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 FG55 NYC registered?

FG55 NYC is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 December 2005.

Is FG55 NYC safe to buy?

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