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LD54 EXV

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,913 mi
Last recorded75,913 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 EXV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 75,913 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 75,909 miles

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,616 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 55,857 miles

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 54,958 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 54,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 52,378 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,098 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,253 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,041 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,055 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 38,179 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 38,062 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 35,991 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,929 miles

Rear tyre has been repaired.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 33,928 miles

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

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

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front tyre under inflated.

Rear tyre has been repaired.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,659 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2010 28,294 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,813 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,720 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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LD54 EXV is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow 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 LD54 EXV, 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 LD54 EXV registered?

LD54 EXV is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is LD54 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD54 EXV 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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