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MK54 ZBO

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,537 mi
Last recorded52,537 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 ZBO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 52,537 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 52,289 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,912 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 51,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 50,960 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,827 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 45,738 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,289 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,875 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,986 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,991 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,486 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,559 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,630 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,482 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 ZBO is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZBO, 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 ZBO registered?

MK54 ZBO is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is MK54 ZBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK54 ZBO shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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