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HS04 XYH

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,059 mi
Last recorded48,059 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 XYH
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 48,059 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,911 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 40,817 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,242 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 39,542 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,362 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 37,307 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 30,092 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,036 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,660 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,607 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,246 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 21,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 14,022 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,022 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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HS04 XYH is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HS04 XYH, 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 HS04 XYH registered?

HS04 XYH is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 August 2004.

Is HS04 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS04 XYH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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