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SA04 NCF

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,076 mi
Last recorded22,076 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 NCF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 22,076 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 22,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 19,409 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 19,013 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 19,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 18,507 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 18,016 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 16,463 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 15,764 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 14,775 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 14,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 13,262 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,554 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 11,554 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,721 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,609 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 6,721 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 3,987 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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SA04 NCF is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SA04 NCF, 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 SA04 NCF registered?

SA04 NCF is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is SA04 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA04 NCF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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