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LL55 AKY

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,526 mi
Last recorded38,526 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 AKY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 38,526 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 37,782 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 36,534 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 34,686 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 34,361 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 33,773 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 32,989 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 29,865 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 28,306 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,226 miles

lights masked off for test

Pass 26 May 2016 24,162 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 22,913 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 20,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,895 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 16,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 15,031 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,857 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,496 miles

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

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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LL55 AKY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LL55 AKY, 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 LL55 AKY registered?

LL55 AKY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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