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OW04 UGA

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,857 mi
Last recorded56,857 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 UGA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 56,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 54,844 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,719 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre close to limit and squared off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 51,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,803 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 50,298 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 48,789 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit both front sets of pads are near the legal limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,846 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,917 miles

Front tyre has slight cracks

Offside Rear Oil leak in rear bevel case ()

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn 4.1 mm (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,630 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,939 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,341 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2011 33,018 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,681 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 29,681 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 21,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,842 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 16,214 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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OW04 UGA is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OW04 UGA, 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 OW04 UGA registered?

OW04 UGA is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is OW04 UGA safe to buy?

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