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DA54 FTP

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,305 mi
Last recorded68,305 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 FTP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 68,305 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 64,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 59,520 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 52,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,493 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 42,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,331 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,361 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 31,051 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 25,882 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,882 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,857 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 18,933 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 15,915 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,912 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 8,499 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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DA54 FTP is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 26,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA54 FTP, 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 22 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA54 FTP registered?

DA54 FTP is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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