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DE53 XGS

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,205 mi
Last recorded71,205 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 XGS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 71,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 70,610 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 63,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,408 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 58,383 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 54,747 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,281 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,068 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,561 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 45,200 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 44,147 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,147 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,409 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,240 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,447 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 34,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,817 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 28,472 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,472 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,112 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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DE53 XGS is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DE53 XGS, 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.

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What year was DE53 XGS registered?

DE53 XGS is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is DE53 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 XGS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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