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ML54 HWD

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,723 mi
Last recorded51,723 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 51,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 50,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 49,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,291 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 41,474 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,975 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 42,195 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 36,882 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 32,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,574 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 32,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,356 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,563 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,911 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,945 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 16,906 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 HWD is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ML54 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

ML54 HWD is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is ML54 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 HWD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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