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HJ55 LFP

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,239 mi
Last recorded39,239 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 39,239 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 37,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 35,343 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 34,510 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 31,770 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 28,376 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 27,223 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 27,183 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 24,847 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 24,427 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 23,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,389 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,407 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 20,265 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,131 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 20,131 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 17,135 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 LFP 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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

HJ55 LFP is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ55 LFP 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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