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FF54 KEW

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,167 mi
Last recorded9,167 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF54 KEW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 9,167 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 9,167 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 May 2025 9,154 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 8,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 6,713 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 6,711 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 5,068 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 4,788 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 4,774 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 4,774 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2015 4,747 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 3,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 3,523 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 3,383 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 3,291 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 3,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 2,755 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 2,441 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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FF54 KEW is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FF54 KEW, 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 FF54 KEW registered?

FF54 KEW is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is FF54 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF54 KEW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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