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EK54 GWL

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,823 mi
Last recorded27,823 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 GWL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 27,823 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 26,677 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 26,677 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 May 2024 24,972 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 23,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 23,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,637 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 21,927 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 21,927 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 17,714 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 16,413 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 15,557 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 14,226 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 11,772 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 11,772 miles

Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Throttle body vacuum caps perished

Pass 6 Mar 2014 10,642 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 9,642 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 8,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 6,741 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 5,060 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 5,060 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 4,206 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 3,600 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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EK54 GWL is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EK54 GWL, 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 EK54 GWL registered?

EK54 GWL is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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