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SF04 TRT

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,604 mi
Last recorded57,604 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 TRT
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 57,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 56,450 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to split.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 56,445 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to split.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 54,639 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 52,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 49,561 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,184 miles

Front tyre starting to crack in tread

slight play in front head bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2019 43,608 miles

Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,366 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,056 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,395 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 24,634 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 20,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,776 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 10,535 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 10,353 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 8,058 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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SF04 TRT is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF04 TRT, 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 SF04 TRT registered?

SF04 TRT is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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The MOT history for SF04 TRT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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