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PL05 LCM

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,914 mi
Last recorded69,914 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 LCM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 69,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 69,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 69,705 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 69,584 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 67,822 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 67,822 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 66,058 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced lens deteriorated affecting beam image. (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,979 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 60,230 miles

Central Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,660 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,914 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,450 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,740 miles

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

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

bar mits obstructing use of headlight switch

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,194 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 31,194 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,231 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 25,124 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,821 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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PL05 LCM is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LCM, 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 LCM registered?

PL05 LCM is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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