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HN54 GXU

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 GXU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 94,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 91,388 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 89,376 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 89,347 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2023 87,176 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 86,523 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,742 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 75,383 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,303 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,426 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 60,211 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,484 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,180 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,471 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2010 37,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

number plate begining to deteriorate

rear tyre deprofiled

Fail 4 Jan 2008 19,328 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

number plate begining to deteriorate

rear tyre deprofiled

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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HN54 GXU is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HN54 GXU, 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 HN54 GXU registered?

HN54 GXU is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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