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RE05 LCO

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,422 mi
Last recorded9,422 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LCO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 9,422 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 8,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 8,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,113 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 8,112 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 3,219 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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RE05 LCO is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE05 LCO, 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 RE05 LCO registered?

RE05 LCO is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RE05 LCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 LCO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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