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LF05 XMG

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,596 mi
Last recorded36,596 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 XMG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2025 36,596 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 36,467 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 35,962 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 33,288 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 29,364 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 27,558 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 23,986 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,507 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,908 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 7,955 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 XMG is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF05 XMG, 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 LF05 XMG registered?

LF05 XMG is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is LF05 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 XMG shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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