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RE05 LHV

2005 BMW R1200

Green Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,813 mi
Last recorded13,813 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 LHV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 13,813 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 13,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,553 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 9,490 miles

Nearside Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 8,803 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 6,759 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 LHV is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Green with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHV, 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 LHV registered?

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

Is RE05 LHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 LHV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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