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LV55 AHK

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,201 mi
Last recorded33,201 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 33,201 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 33,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 33,175 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 33,160 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 32,976 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,649 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 32,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 31,455 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 29,262 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,099 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,736 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,375 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,716 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,713 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,956 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,725 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,224 miles

front ancour on crash bar bolt missing

holes in rear brake disc need cleaning out

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 AHK is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AHK, 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 AHK registered?

LV55 AHK is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LV55 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 AHK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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