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K300 PAA

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,678 mi
Last recorded56,678 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 PAA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 56,678 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 56,214 miles

drive shaft noisy (worn)

Fail 10 Jul 2024 56,209 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

drive shaft noisy (worn)

Pass 9 Jun 2023 50,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 50,114 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 49,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,030 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,158 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 46,447 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,980 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,310 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,253 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,048 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,851 miles

Front tyre depth tread is getting close to the permitted 1mm minimum tread.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,990 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,515 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 37,515 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,476 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 34,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,077 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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K300 PAA is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K300 PAA, 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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K300 PAA is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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