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HJ55 XHX

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,356 mi
Last recorded81,356 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 XHX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 81,356 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 76,374 miles

EARLY SIGNS OF REAR BRAKE BIND.

Pass 10 Feb 2024 73,849 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 68,986 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 65,043 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 59,661 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,079 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 56,079 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 45,493 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Nov 2015 33,889 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 28,376 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 24,499 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 24,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,171 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 15,989 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,222 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Sep 2009 7,910 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,901 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 XHX is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

HJ55 XHX is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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