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ML54 HVT

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,607 mi
Last recorded35,607 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 HVT
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 35,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 35,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 34,382 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 33,117 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 31,122 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 27,782 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 27,782 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,939 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 23,244 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 21,688 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,550 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,992 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,885 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 9,871 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2007 6,241 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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ML54 HVT is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML54 HVT, 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 ML54 HVT registered?

ML54 HVT is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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