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LD55 HRE

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,206 mi
Last recorded24,206 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 HRE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 24,206 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 23,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 23,868 miles

cracking to rear tyre

shaft drive gaiter perished

slight bind on rear brake

Pass 17 Sep 2022 23,856 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 23,735 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2020 23,684 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 23,681 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 23,677 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,608 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 23,605 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swing arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,586 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,449 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,676 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,174 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,497 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,138 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 18,138 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,232 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 HRE is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HRE, 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 HRE registered?

LD55 HRE is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is LD55 HRE safe to buy?

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