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PJ54 HWB

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,573 mi
Last recorded28,573 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 HWB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 28,573 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 28,437 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 28,342 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 27,565 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 27,183 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 26,929 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 24,600 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 22,032 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,998 miles

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

Rear position lamp 50% effective

Pass 7 Mar 2016 15,206 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 15,206 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 May 2014 12,957 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 11,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 9,850 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 9,850 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 8,139 miles

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 6,466 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 6,466 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 5,309 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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PJ54 HWB is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow 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 PJ54 HWB, 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 PJ54 HWB registered?

PJ54 HWB is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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