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RE54 GPO

2004 BMW R1200GS

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

26,208 mi
Last recorded26,208 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R1200GS27,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 GPO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 26,208 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 25,798 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 25,184 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 24,872 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 24,526 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 23,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 23,135 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 22,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 20,653 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 19,917 miles

Offside Upper Drive shaft gator perished.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 19,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Upper Drive shaft gator perished.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,656 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,288 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 8,260 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 7,071 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 6,486 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 6,134 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 5,793 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 5,714 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 5,385 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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RE54 GPO is a 2004 BMW R1200GS in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 BMW R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.1% with a typical mileage of 27,942 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 R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE54 GPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R1200GS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RE54 GPO registered?

RE54 GPO is a 2004 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is RE54 GPO safe to buy?

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