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PO54 YRN

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,107 mi
Last recorded47,107 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 YRN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 47,107 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 45,293 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 43,656 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 43,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,370 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,581 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 42,467 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 42,099 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,793 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 40,793 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 33,241 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 33,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 30,052 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,017 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,752 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 21,677 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 20,170 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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PO54 YRN is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PO54 YRN, 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 PO54 YRN registered?

PO54 YRN is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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