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LC05 ARZ

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,071 mi
Last recorded42,071 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 ARZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 42,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 39,418 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 37,997 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 35,883 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 35,779 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,014 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 31,976 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 31,634 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 31,079 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 30,403 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 28,615 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,717 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,861 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,273 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,355 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,628 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 15,628 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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 ARZ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey 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 LC05 ARZ, 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 LC05 ARZ registered?

LC05 ARZ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is LC05 ARZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 ARZ 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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