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LY05 HZU

2005 BMW R 1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,602 mi
Last recorded4,602 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R 120028,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 HZU
MakeBMW
ModelR 1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 4,602 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 4,579 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Front going out of shape offside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2024 3,558 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 2,770 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Nov 2022 2,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 262 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R 1200?

Based on 63,060 MOT tests across 9,645 vehicles.

94.9%
Pass Rate
1,729
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
9,645
On UK Roads
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LY05 HZU is a 2005 BMW R 1200 in Grey 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 R 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 28,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW R 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 21 years old, this BMW R 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 HZU registered?

LY05 HZU is a 2005 BMW R 1200, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is LY05 HZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 HZU 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.

Does LY05 HZU have outstanding finance?

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