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GS53 BMW

2004 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,336 mi
Last recorded6,336 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS53 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 6,336 miles

tyres 24 years old

Pass 16 May 2025 6,327 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 5,492 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 5,196 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 4,653 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 4,111 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 4,071 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 3,012 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 45 kg (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 3,012 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 45 kg (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 3,006 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 3,006 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 3,006 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 3,003 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 3,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 1,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 1,877 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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GS53 BMW is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GS53 BMW, 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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GS53 BMW is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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