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SY55 LBF

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,309 mi
Last recorded39,309 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LBF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 39,309 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 36,911 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,871 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,100 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,094 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 30,094 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 30,094 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,716 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 29,716 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,118 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,398 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 27,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,466 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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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SY55 LBF is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SY55 LBF, 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 SY55 LBF registered?

SY55 LBF is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is SY55 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY55 LBF shows 14 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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