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RO04 WMG

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,663 mi
Last recorded66,663 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 WMG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 66,663 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 66,656 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 66,649 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 66,649 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 66,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 65,624 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 64,442 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,142 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,756 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 61,756 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,726 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 58,031 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,548 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,904 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,038 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,762 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 46,237 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 33,271 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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RO04 WMG is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RO04 WMG, 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 RO04 WMG registered?

RO04 WMG is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is RO04 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO04 WMG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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