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L33 SGS

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,742 mi
Last recorded65,742 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 SGS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 65,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 63,068 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,520 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 60,250 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 60,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 59,124 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 58,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,235 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,788 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,714 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,494 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 36,494 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 25 May 2013 34,400 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 30,801 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 27,107 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,686 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,850 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 16,265 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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L33 SGS is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L33 SGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L33 SGS registered?

L33 SGS is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is L33 SGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 SGS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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