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LF05 VDD

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,953 mi
Last recorded39,953 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 VDD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 39,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 38,220 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,902 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 37,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 37,874 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 37,091 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 34,613 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 33,449 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,187 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 26,250 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,555 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,024 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 30 Apr 2012 24,114 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,232 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 23,232 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,235 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 22,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,502 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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LF05 VDD is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LF05 VDD, 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 LF05 VDD registered?

LF05 VDD is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is LF05 VDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 VDD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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