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LB54 UDD

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,139 mi
Last recorded55,139 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 UDD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 55,139 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2025 53,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 52,895 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 51,627 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 49,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 47,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 43,786 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,160 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 31,220 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 31,220 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,857 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 30,857 miles

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

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 28,300 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,300 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 27,438 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,605 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 18,939 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 16,333 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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LB54 UDD is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LB54 UDD, 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 LB54 UDD registered?

LB54 UDD is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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