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LG04 ZCY

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,630 mi
Last recorded26,630 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 ZCY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 26,630 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 24,634 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 24,615 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking fuel injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 23,898 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 21,145 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 17,494 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 16,291 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 16,291 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 14,633 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 14,293 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 13,975 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 12,163 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 11,618 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 11,572 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 11,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,044 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 8,416 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 7,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 7,492 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 6,693 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 4,284 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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LG04 ZCY 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 LG04 ZCY, 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 LG04 ZCY registered?

LG04 ZCY is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is LG04 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG04 ZCY 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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