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LJ05 RAU

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,675 mi
Last recorded58,675 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 RAU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 58,675 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 58,672 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 58,499 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 57,338 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,555 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,718 miles

Centre Front Upper Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members Slight play in steering head bearing (2.3.4)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength Rear brake disc below manufacturers advised thickness (3.2.A1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,764 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 40,149 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,099 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,269 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,614 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,787 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,586 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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LJ05 RAU is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LJ05 RAU, 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 LJ05 RAU registered?

LJ05 RAU is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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