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LV55 AHF

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,243 mi
Last recorded34,243 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 AHF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 34,243 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 32,375 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 30,188 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 29,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,797 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,272 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 24,453 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 23,676 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,511 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 19,326 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,246 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 14,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 13,536 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 11,747 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,510 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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LV55 AHF 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 100%.

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 LV55 AHF, 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 LV55 AHF registered?

LV55 AHF is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is LV55 AHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 AHF shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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