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OE04 UCN

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,083 mi
Last recorded38,083 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 UCN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 38,083 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 37,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 37,241 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 35,806 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 34,410 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 34,410 miles

Offside Brake locking device missing Clip on front caliper pad retaining pin (3.2.A1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,258 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,707 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,036 miles

Clutch fluid level

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

oil level low

Pass 31 Mar 2010 14,973 miles

Slight bind on front brake

Fail 27 Mar 2010 14,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Slight bind on front brake

Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,296 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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OE04 UCN 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 OE04 UCN, 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 OE04 UCN registered?

OE04 UCN is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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The MOT history for OE04 UCN 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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