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SA55 BFE

2005 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,663 mi
Last recorded79,663 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 BFE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 79,663 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 78,235 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 75,836 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 73,719 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 71,575 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 68,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 65,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 59,624 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,450 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,274 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 51,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 43,932 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,408 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 30,941 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 30,941 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,703 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 BFE is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 SA55 BFE, 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 SA55 BFE registered?

SA55 BFE is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is SA55 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 BFE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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