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EO04 SDU

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,752 mi
Last recorded38,752 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 SDU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 38,752 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 38,616 miles

Front Lower GAITER DAMAGED STEARING

Fail 14 May 2022 38,608 miles

Brake performance not tested abs not working properly (1.2.1 (g))

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively RUBBER BOOT DAMAGED (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 38,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,593 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,458 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,035 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,791 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 32,089 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,417 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 23,423 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,572 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,590 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,425 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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EO04 SDU is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EO04 SDU, 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 EO04 SDU registered?

EO04 SDU is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 April 2004.

Is EO04 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO04 SDU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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