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LD55 YJJ

2005 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,013 mi
Last recorded45,013 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YJJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 45,013 miles

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2025 44,159 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 43,602 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 43,249 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 42,452 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 41,965 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 39,006 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 38,981 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible DIP FITTED WITH HID UNIT NO PATTERN (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 36,074 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 31,751 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 24,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 17,090 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,710 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,563 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,966 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,098 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,688 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 13,688 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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 YJJ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LD55 YJJ, 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 LD55 YJJ registered?

LD55 YJJ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is LD55 YJJ safe to buy?

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