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FT04 FNM

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,539 mi
Last recorded49,539 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 FNM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 49,539 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 48,430 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,439 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 44,281 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 41,831 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 40,692 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 38,756 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,953 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,973 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,162 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,959 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,826 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 23,826 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,723 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 23,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,915 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,664 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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FT04 FNM is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FT04 FNM, 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 FT04 FNM registered?

FT04 FNM is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is FT04 FNM safe to buy?

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