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LX05 XXE

2005 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,623 mi
Last recorded18,623 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XXE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 18,623 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 18,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 15,129 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 14,648 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame front & rear suspension prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 13,599 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

abs fault light

Pass 21 Apr 2021 10,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 10,467 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 10,289 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 9,562 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 9,391 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 8,738 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 8,738 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 8,339 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 7,473 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 7,473 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 6,662 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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LX05 XXE is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LX05 XXE, 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 LX05 XXE registered?

LX05 XXE is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 XXE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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