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HK04 RTX

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,973 mi
Last recorded40,973 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 RTX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 40,973 miles

Front front wheel bearing slightly rough

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 40,973 miles

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

Rear bung in rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2023 40,973 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 40,973 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 40,973 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 40,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,632 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 35,078 miles

slight play rear shock absorber bush

Pass 9 Oct 2017 35,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 35,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,697 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,562 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,446 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,937 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 28,544 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 21,921 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 18,392 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,490 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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HK04 RTX is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HK04 RTX, 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

How do I check the history of HK04 RTX?

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What year was HK04 RTX registered?

HK04 RTX is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is HK04 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK04 RTX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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