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HN54 LEJ

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,405 mi
Last recorded39,405 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 39,405 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 37,590 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 37,563 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2023 34,255 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 30,108 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,266 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 26,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 24,749 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 23,617 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 23,552 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 23,432 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 23,201 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 23,104 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 23,092 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 23,009 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 21,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 21,751 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,850 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,472 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 14,260 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 10,867 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,867 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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 LEJ is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LEJ, 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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What year was HN54 LEJ registered?

HN54 LEJ is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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