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P555 SCP

2013 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,565 mi
Last recorded45,565 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW R120021,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 SCP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 45,565 miles

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

Rear brake has long travel but locks on application and has reserve travel

Pass 3 Jul 2025 43,349 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 43,349 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 39,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 33,392 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 25,783 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 20,744 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 20,744 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 16,327 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 13,164 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 8,008 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 8,008 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 6,005 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 3,521 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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P555 SCP is a 2013 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 21,104 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 P555 SCP, 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 13 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P555 SCP registered?

P555 SCP is a 2013 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is P555 SCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 SCP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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