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LD55 EKP

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,971 mi
Last recorded48,971 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 EKP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 48,971 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 48,652 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 48,109 miles

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Front drive shaft rubber seal perished

Rear Rearm drive shaft seal perished

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 47,893 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 47,320 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 45,339 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,404 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 40,829 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 38,371 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 34,258 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 28,959 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,346 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,615 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,659 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 20,657 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

ABS does not work

ABS light does not go out

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,687 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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LD55 EKP 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 88.2%.

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 LD55 EKP, 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 LD55 EKP registered?

LD55 EKP is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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The MOT history for LD55 EKP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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