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KB04 CDF

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,930 mi
Last recorded33,930 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 CDF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 33,930 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 30,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,618 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 30,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 29,722 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 28,699 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 28,697 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 28,697 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 27,185 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 25,338 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,285 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,123 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 18,983 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 18,936 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

brake failure warning light on

front brakes slightly noisy in operation

offside and nearside front spot lights on all the time, recommend check

rear brakes very noisy in operation

Fail 1 Aug 2012 17,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,533 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 15,785 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,596 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,651 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 5,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 3,643 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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KB04 CDF is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KB04 CDF, 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 KB04 CDF registered?

KB04 CDF is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 August 2004.

Is KB04 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB04 CDF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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