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SA55 BDZ

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,292 mi
Last recorded30,292 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 BDZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 30,292 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 29,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 29,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 29,851 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 29,844 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 29,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 29,805 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 29,805 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front tyre obviously under-inflated

Pass 14 Dec 2018 28,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 27,439 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 26,346 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 25,040 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 23,811 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Dec 2013 22,653 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,523 miles

Poor beam pattern on dipped beam

Fail 29 Dec 2011 20,810 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 20,810 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 15,238 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 14,272 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 14,264 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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SA55 BDZ is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red 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 SA55 BDZ, 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 SA55 BDZ registered?

SA55 BDZ is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is SA55 BDZ safe to buy?

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