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LY04 HJD

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,860 mi
Last recorded69,860 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 HJD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,860 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,836 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 69,027 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 64,332 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,001 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,722 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 62,722 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 59,128 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 59,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Pass 2 May 2016 54,552 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 51,300 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,399 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 45,021 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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LY04 HJD is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LY04 HJD, 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 LY04 HJD registered?

LY04 HJD is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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The MOT history for LY04 HJD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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