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FL04 BEU

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,602 mi
Last recorded44,602 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 BEU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,602 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2014 44,217 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 44,203 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,807 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 36,807 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,247 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,617 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,875 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,696 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,223 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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FL04 BEU is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL04 BEU, 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 FL04 BEU registered?

FL04 BEU is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is FL04 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL04 BEU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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