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R12 KJT

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,509 mi
Last recorded45,509 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 KJT
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 45,509 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 45,509 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 43,419 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 39,423 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 38,057 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 36,676 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 36,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 33,741 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 33,570 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2017 28,134 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,126 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,564 miles

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,347 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,163 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,571 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 22,494 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,262 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,667 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 6,712 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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R12 KJT is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red 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 R12 KJT, 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 R12 KJT registered?

R12 KJT is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is R12 KJT safe to buy?

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