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HJ55 XHL

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,418 mi
Last recorded48,418 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 XHL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 48,418 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 47,638 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 47,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 46,137 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 41,126 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,590 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 37,931 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 37,049 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 36,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,847 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,093 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,632 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Slight play in rear wheelhub/bearing.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 24,618 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Slight play in rear wheelhub/bearing.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,372 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 9,910 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 9,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 20 Sep 2008 9,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,833 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 XHL is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

HJ55 XHL is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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