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LF54 LKM

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,910 mi
Last recorded55,910 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 LKM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 55,910 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 52,822 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on min limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 46,419 miles

Front Lower ball joint gator slightly perished

front swing arm gator split

Pass 2 Dec 2022 44,099 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 44,099 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 41,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,797 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 40,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 39,289 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 36,867 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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LF54 LKM is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF54 LKM, 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 LF54 LKM registered?

LF54 LKM is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LF54 LKM safe to buy?

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