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FE54 KVG

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,902 mi
Last recorded45,902 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 KVG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 45,902 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective via rear brake (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 45,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,741 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,131 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,052 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 43,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,228 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,393 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 31,437 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 21,706 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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FE54 KVG is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE54 KVG, 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 FE54 KVG registered?

FE54 KVG is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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The MOT history for FE54 KVG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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