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JE53 EST

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,837 mi
Last recorded74,837 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE53 EST
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 74,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 71,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 70,647 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 65,555 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,505 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 59,113 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,204 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,067 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,027 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,606 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 54,554 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

center stands sticks.when taken off.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,554 miles

center stands sticks.when taken off.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 49,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,407 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 46,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,179 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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JE53 EST is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JE53 EST, 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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JE53 EST is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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