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SD54 LVB

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,420 mi
Last recorded32,420 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 32,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 31,037 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 29,901 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 28,314 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 28,311 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 25,814 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 25,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 25,405 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 25,405 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 25,214 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 21,478 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 21,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 20,485 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 18,428 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 17,569 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,806 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 15,814 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,759 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 15,636 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 15,242 miles

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

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 LVB is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LVB, 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 SD54 LVB registered?

SD54 LVB is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is SD54 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 LVB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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