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HJ55 LFR

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,102 mi
Last recorded64,102 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LFR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 64,102 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 64,035 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 54,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,574 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 54,479 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 54,403 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,983 miles

very slight oil around front casing

Pass 7 Feb 2018 52,390 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,228 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 49,077 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play PARALEVER (2.4.A2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Main (Crown Wheel) (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 44,843 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,534 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 33,710 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 22,670 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 22,345 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 21,559 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 21,559 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 May 2009 20,258 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,653 miles

Front 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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HJ55 LFR is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HJ55 LFR, 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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HJ55 LFR is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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