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RD54 SBZ

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,486 mi
Last recorded124,486 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD54 SBZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 124,486 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 123,890 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Rear brake performance seems poor and grabs, Front brake control does not lock rear brake! (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 122,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 72,543 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,866 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,742 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 65,815 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,373 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 56,351 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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RD54 SBZ is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RD54 SBZ, 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 RD54 SBZ registered?

RD54 SBZ is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is RD54 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD54 SBZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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