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HJ55 LFO

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

15,313 mi
Last recorded15,313 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LFO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 15,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 14,847 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 14,423 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 13,836 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 13,709 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 13,655 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 13,343 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 13,127 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 12,603 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 12,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,790 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 11,322 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,724 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,985 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,470 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,639 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,883 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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HJ55 LFO is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ55 LFO, 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 HJ55 LFO registered?

HJ55 LFO is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ55 LFO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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