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SY55 LFO

2005 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,411 mi
Last recorded41,411 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 41,411 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 40,299 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 39,045 miles

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (Pivot bearings) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 39,045 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (Pivot bearings) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 38,183 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 38,183 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 37,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,364 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 29,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,938 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,301 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,284 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,997 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 20,774 miles

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

front tyre perished !

Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 17,130 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 16,083 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 15,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,569 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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SY55 LFO is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LFO, 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 LFO registered?

SY55 LFO is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is SY55 LFO safe to buy?

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