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RE05 LCW

2005 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,190 mi
Last recorded41,190 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LCW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 41,190 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 40,391 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 39,917 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,343 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 32,635 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 31,313 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 31,247 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 31,247 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 30,840 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,326 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,941 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,409 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,467 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Left hand bar grip worn.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 24,467 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Left hand bar grip worn.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,073 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,931 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,401 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,879 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,944 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 LCW is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LCW, 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 RE05 LCW registered?

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

Is RE05 LCW safe to buy?

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