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FY04 ULF

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,513 mi
Last recorded48,513 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 ULF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 48,513 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 47,077 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 47,073 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 45,557 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,227 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 42,599 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,520 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit FEATHERING AND CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 38,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,440 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,995 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,036 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,242 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 24,242 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,597 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,544 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,815 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,164 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 7,906 miles

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

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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FY04 ULF is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FY04 ULF, 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 FY04 ULF registered?

FY04 ULF is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is FY04 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 ULF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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