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FP05 LRL

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

46,788 mi
Last recorded46,788 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 LRL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 46,788 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 46,751 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak R/h fork seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 46,355 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 44,485 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 42,802 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 42,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 41,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 40,446 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 38,307 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 36,706 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,946 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 30,608 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 28,325 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 25,296 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 22,358 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 18,058 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,918 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 11,872 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 9,940 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 9,866 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 9,091 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 LRL is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FP05 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

FP05 LRL is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is FP05 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 LRL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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