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FE54 KWW

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,913 mi
Last recorded53,913 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 KWW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 53,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 53,756 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 52,697 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 51,623 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 49,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,254 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 47,203 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 47,186 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 46,305 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 46,228 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,409 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 45,409 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,524 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Front brake lever pivot bolt slightly loose. (3.1.3a)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2016 43,524 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn Front brake lever pivot bolt slightly loose. (3.1.3a)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,208 miles

Front Front Balljoint rubber boot split

Fail 3 Jul 2014 40,509 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,509 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,542 miles

front tyre wall perished slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,022 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,444 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,011 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,959 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 20,747 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 11,793 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 11,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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 KWW is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KWW, 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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FE54 KWW is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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