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LC05 APV

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,461 mi
Last recorded18,461 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 APV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 18,461 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre approximately 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 18,449 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 18,449 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 18,239 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 17,094 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,781 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 16,181 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 16,181 miles

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 15,558 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 15,451 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2012 15,311 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,630 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,228 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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LC05 APV is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LC05 APV, 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 LC05 APV registered?

LC05 APV is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is LC05 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 APV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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