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RE05 LFK

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,236 mi
Last recorded59,236 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LFK
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 59,236 miles

Oil Leak

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 59,234 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil Leak

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,562 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 58,049 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,716 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 56,716 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,466 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,859 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 49,607 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 48,119 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,212 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 20 May 2011 41,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,432 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,736 miles

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

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 LFK is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFK, 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 LFK registered?

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

Is RE05 LFK safe to buy?

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