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OY54 YZZ

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,133 mi
Last recorded112,133 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 YZZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 112,133 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 112,128 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 111,843 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 111,292 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,271 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in rear lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,176 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,788 miles

Nearside Rear footrest broken.

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,965 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 64,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,771 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,807 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,900 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,116 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 36,116 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 25,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,913 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 232,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,175 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 13,402 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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OY54 YZZ is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY54 YZZ, 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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OY54 YZZ is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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