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N555 LUX

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,160 mi
Last recorded25,160 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 LUX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 25,160 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 22,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 21,228 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 20,224 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 20,161 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 20,045 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,569 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 18,111 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 18,101 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort heavily warped rear disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 17,622 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight runout, but not effecting efficiency (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,757 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,620 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,099 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 13,515 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 13,104 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 12,644 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 12,644 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 May 2011 12,304 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 12,027 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 10,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,336 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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N555 LUX is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N555 LUX, 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 N555 LUX registered?

N555 LUX is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is N555 LUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N555 LUX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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