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LB05 JKJ

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,340 mi
Last recorded71,340 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 JKJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 71,340 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 71,310 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 71,310 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,658 miles

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

Front visor/screen has poor lens

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,094 miles

rear tyre is slightly mishaped

Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 65,411 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,366 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 26,366 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 60,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 58,091 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 56,230 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 53,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,911 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,966 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Centre stand mounting bolts worn.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 45,966 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Centre stand mounting bolts worn.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,649 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 41,065 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,424 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,348 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,023 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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LB05 JKJ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB05 JKJ, 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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LB05 JKJ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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