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FP05 LPL

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,110 mi
Last recorded50,110 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 LPL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 50,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 49,454 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 49,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 48,492 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 48,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 43,663 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 43,663 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,510 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 39,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 38,780 miles

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

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

Rear power lever bearing play-rusted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,021 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 36,021 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 29,655 miles

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

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

indercators are not fully amber colour

Fail 13 Oct 2017 29,610 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

indercators are not fully amber colour

Pass 8 Aug 2016 18,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 16,296 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 15,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,195 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 14,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 13,019 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,536 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 12,536 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2008 10,477 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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FP05 LPL is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FP05 LPL, 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 FP05 LPL registered?

FP05 LPL is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is FP05 LPL safe to buy?

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