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RE54 GPK

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,177 mi
Last recorded49,177 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 GPK
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 49,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 48,180 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 48,162 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 46,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,797 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 43,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 37,688 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,436 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 31,527 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,757 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 23,125 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 23,116 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Decelerometer brake test neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.E1c)

Decelerometer brake test no brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (3.3.E1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 19,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,349 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,910 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 13,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,105 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,529 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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RE54 GPK 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 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 RE54 GPK, 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 RE54 GPK registered?

RE54 GPK is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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