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FM04 BYF

2004 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,606 mi
Last recorded76,606 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 BYF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 76,606 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 76,596 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 76,075 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 73,948 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 73,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,285 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,838 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 70,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 68,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 9 Sep 2017 64,773 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,374 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,851 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,850 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,953 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,801 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,932 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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FM04 BYF is a 2004 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM04 BYF, 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 FM04 BYF registered?

FM04 BYF is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is FM04 BYF safe to buy?

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