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SD54 LVA

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,278 mi
Last recorded41,278 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 LVA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,278 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,234 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,110 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 41,110 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,733 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 40,605 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,226 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 39,532 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 38,656 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 37,706 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,148 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 24,155 miles

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

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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SD54 LVA is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SD54 LVA, 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 SD54 LVA registered?

SD54 LVA is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is SD54 LVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 LVA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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