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S12 BKE

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,246 mi
Last recorded62,246 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 BKE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 62,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 60,255 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 57,338 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 57,271 miles

BELLY PAN LOOSE

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 57,271 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

BELLY PAN LOOSE

Pass 28 May 2021 56,533 miles

Front Road spring corroded staring to (5.3.1 (b) (i))

linked brakes removed

Fail 18 May 2021 56,533 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Front Road spring corroded staring to (5.3.1 (b) (i))

linked brakes removed

Pass 15 Apr 2020 55,432 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,946 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 47,267 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 47,250 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 41,106 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 41,106 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,574 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,691 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,672 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,822 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,175 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,128 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 14,128 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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S12 BKE is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S12 BKE, 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 S12 BKE registered?

S12 BKE is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is S12 BKE safe to buy?

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