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HD04 NFF

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,981 mi
Last recorded45,981 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 NFF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 45,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 45,657 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 45,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure rear brake pedal clevis pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 42,542 miles

slight play rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2020 40,756 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 36,930 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,965 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 32,054 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,679 miles

abs system failed and bike may use residual braking.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,901 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 25,688 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 22,476 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 22,476 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,247 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 17,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jan 2011 10,329 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,138 miles

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

Front seat mount not secure

Pass 16 Jun 2009 7,088 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 5,405 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 5,405 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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HD04 NFF is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HD04 NFF, 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 HD04 NFF registered?

HD04 NFF is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is HD04 NFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD04 NFF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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