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FV55 LVE

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,118 mi
Last recorded40,118 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LVE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 40,118 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 38,266 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 37,935 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 36,725 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,563 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 34,790 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 34,788 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 33,408 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 33,406 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 29,643 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 26,383 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 23,602 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 23,602 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 20,130 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 19,400 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 16,016 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 14,592 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 11,878 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 11,165 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 9,744 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 8,327 miles

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

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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FV55 LVE is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV55 LVE, 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 FV55 LVE registered?

FV55 LVE is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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