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LG55 VKJ

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,022 mi
Last recorded33,022 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 VKJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 33,022 miles

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 58,469 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 58,262 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened swing arm where rear shox mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 57,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened swing arm where shox bottom bolt goes through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 57,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,921 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,719 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear tyre has age cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,563 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated the handlebar mountings are showing signs of wear ie slight movement (2.1.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,186 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,709 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,722 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 36,071 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,616 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 24,477 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,574 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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LG55 VKJ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 LG55 VKJ, 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 LG55 VKJ registered?

LG55 VKJ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is LG55 VKJ safe to buy?

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