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LG55 YAJ

2005 BMW R1200

Multi-colour Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,953 mi
Last recorded83,953 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 YAJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 83,953 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,128 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,100 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 63,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,195 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,525 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,525 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2009 30,278 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,278 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,786 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 YAJ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Multi-colour with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LG55 YAJ, 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 LG55 YAJ registered?

LG55 YAJ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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