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RE04 PDX

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,793 mi
Last recorded42,793 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 PDX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 42,793 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 40,874 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,275 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 39,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,391 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 38,699 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,504 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,857 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 37,855 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,933 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,605 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,425 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,871 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 32,869 miles

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

weak headlamp pattern

Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,220 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,233 miles

Cuts in rear tyre

Passenger seat to be fitted before carring passenger

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,116 miles

Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,829 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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RE04 PDX is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RE04 PDX, 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 RE04 PDX registered?

RE04 PDX is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is RE04 PDX safe to buy?

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