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KR54 XJB

2004 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,054 mi
Last recorded23,054 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 XJB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 23,054 miles

Bulb fault warning lamp on

Pass 4 Mar 2025 22,484 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 22,101 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 22,101 miles

Central Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Position lamp not working rear side lights inop. brake lights are working. (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 21,331 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 20,867 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 19,699 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 18,647 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 15,306 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,306 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 13,718 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 13,718 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 12,369 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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KR54 XJB is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KR54 XJB, 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 KR54 XJB registered?

KR54 XJB is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is KR54 XJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 XJB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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