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FP05 LRV

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,290 mi
Last recorded14,290 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 14,290 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 14,290 miles

Headlamp aim too low Aim Corrected during test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 14,178 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 13,777 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 13,698 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 13,638 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 13,154 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 12,839 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 12,418 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 12,028 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 11,297 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 8,134 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 7,006 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 6,942 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 6,634 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 6,151 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 4,355 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 2,635 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 2,379 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 2,315 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2009 2,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 1,799 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 LRV is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP05 LRV?

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What year was FP05 LRV registered?

FP05 LRV is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FP05 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 LRV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP05 LRV have outstanding finance?

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