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PL05 LCK

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

18,230 mi
Last recorded18,230 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 LCK
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 18,230 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 16,774 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking (5.2.3 (j))

advised rear tyre getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2024 16,245 miles

Rear wheel valve slightly perished.

Pass 19 Jul 2023 15,921 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 15,117 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 15,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 13,232 miles

rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2019 13,232 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2018 13,602 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,027 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 12,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front trye wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Aug 2014 12,288 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 11,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 11,359 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 10,619 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 9,308 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 7,121 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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PL05 LCK is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red 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 PL05 LCK, 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 PL05 LCK registered?

PL05 LCK is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 13 August 2005.

Is PL05 LCK safe to buy?

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