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PK54 KRV

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,495 mi
Last recorded33,495 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 KRV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 33,495 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 32,639 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 32,243 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 29,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 29,220 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe bolt snapped/head missing

Rear bleed screw wet around rubber cap

Pass 27 Feb 2019 25,442 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 20,575 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 18,500 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 15,404 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,741 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 14,741 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 14,097 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,475 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 13,475 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,839 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 11,828 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 10,491 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 10,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 5,562 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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PK54 KRV is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PK54 KRV, 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 PK54 KRV registered?

PK54 KRV is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is PK54 KRV safe to buy?

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