BMW R 1200 Gs 04 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the BMW R 1200 Gs 04 reliable? We analysed 826 real MOT tests across 159 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW R 1200 Gs 04 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW R 1200 Gs 04.
BMW R 1200 Gs 04 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW R 1200 Gs 04. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW R 1200 Gs 04 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW R 1200 Gs 04 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW R 1200 Gs 04 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW R 1200 Gs 04 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the BMW R 1200 Gs 04 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW R 1200 Gs 04 THIS CAR | 96.6% | 826 | 32,108 mi | — yrs |
| BMW 3 Series | 75.1% | 12,840,406 | 90,743 mi | 37 yrs |
| BMW 118 | 81.5% | 1,923,256 | 64,042 mi | 22 yrs |
| BMW X5 | 77% | 1,735,343 | 83,401 mi | 25 yrs |
| Saab 9000 CDI | 59.4% | 498 | 131,408 mi | 34 yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW R 1200 Gs 04 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific BMW R 1200 Gs 04Should you buy a used BMW R 1200 Gs 04?
The BMW R 1200 Gs 04 has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.6% across 826 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical BMW R 1200 Gs 04 owner drives around 881 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.