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MK54 YZU

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,207 mi
Last recorded29,207 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 YZU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 29,207 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 29,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 29,051 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 May 2023 28,765 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 28,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 28,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit On limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 27,531 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 27,333 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 26,879 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 26,155 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 24,658 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 23,667 miles

no beam pattern on dipped beam

Pass 13 Feb 2015 20,711 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Feb 2014 16,885 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 11,902 miles

cuts to n/s of rear tyre but cord is not showing

Pass 25 Feb 2012 5,707 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 5,704 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 5,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 4,895 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 3,775 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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MK54 YZU is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK54 YZU, 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 MK54 YZU registered?

MK54 YZU is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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