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FY54 OKM

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,211 mi
Last recorded43,211 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 OKM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 43,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 38,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 36,745 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 33,698 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 30,263 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 30,249 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 29,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 27,907 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,800 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 23,842 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 22,369 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 20,637 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 18,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,304 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 15,312 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 11,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 7,559 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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FY54 OKM 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 94.7%.

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 FY54 OKM, 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 FY54 OKM registered?

FY54 OKM is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is FY54 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 OKM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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