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LB05 PFD

2005 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,828 mi
Last recorded17,828 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 PFD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 17,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 17,645 miles

throtle is slow to return

Pass 28 Nov 2023 17,321 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 16,974 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 16,670 miles

n/s/f inner brake pad low

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 16,402 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 16,402 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 15,575 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 15,118 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 14,609 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 12,764 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 11,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 10,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,834 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 7,975 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 6,964 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 4,727 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 PFD is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PFD, 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 LB05 PFD registered?

LB05 PFD is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LB05 PFD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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