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HV54 DAU

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,408 mi
Last recorded50,408 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 DAU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2014 50,408 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,408 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,344 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,731 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 37,731 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,445 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,790 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,522 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,573 miles

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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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HV54 DAU is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV54 DAU, 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 HV54 DAU registered?

HV54 DAU is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is HV54 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 DAU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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