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LV05 ZGY

2005 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,283 mi
Last recorded22,283 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 ZGY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,283 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,734 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,299 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,885 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 13,478 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,184 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

oil level appears low through window

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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LV05 ZGY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV05 ZGY, 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 LV05 ZGY registered?

LV05 ZGY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is LV05 ZGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 ZGY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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