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LV55 AHA

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,104 mi
Last recorded80,104 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 AHA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,104 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 80,026 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 77,958 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 77,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,740 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,874 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside passenger footpeg damaged

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear 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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LV55 AHA is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV55 AHA, 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 LV55 AHA registered?

LV55 AHA is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LV55 AHA safe to buy?

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