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FY55 SOC

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,416 mi
Last recorded40,416 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 SOC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 40,416 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 40,412 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 40,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect BEAM PATTERN DOES NOT CONFORM TO MOT STANDARDS (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 36,098 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre has a temp repair (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 24,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 18,628 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 15,067 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 12,098 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 12,050 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 11,808 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 11,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 11,193 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 10,982 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 10,665 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 9,934 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,155 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 8,645 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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FY55 SOC is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY55 SOC, 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 FY55 SOC registered?

FY55 SOC is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FY55 SOC safe to buy?

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