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FE55 UPS

2005 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,350 mi
Last recorded20,350 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW R120026,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 UPS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 20,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 20,100 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 20,100 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 19,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 19,506 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 18,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 18,220 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 17,783 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 16,676 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 15,731 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 15,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,312 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 10,724 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 7,737 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 5,354 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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FE55 UPS is a 2005 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE55 UPS, 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 FE55 UPS registered?

FE55 UPS is a 2005 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is FE55 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 UPS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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