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RE05 LFY

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,715 mi
Last recorded15,715 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LFY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 15,715 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 15,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 15,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 15,504 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 15,076 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 14,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 14,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 14,176 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 13,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 12,678 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 12,624 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 LFY is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

RE05 LFY is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is RE05 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 LFY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE05 LFY have outstanding finance?

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