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SG54 UBW

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

50,284 mi
Last recorded50,284 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 UBW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 50,284 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 48,307 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 47,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 43,164 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 35,320 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 35,320 miles

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

Stop lamp not working control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,384 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,494 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,469 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,952 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,294 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 25,282 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 20,621 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,213 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,985 miles

drive shaft boot split!

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,057 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 14,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,149 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 12,217 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 11,578 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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SG54 UBW is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red 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 SG54 UBW, 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 SG54 UBW registered?

SG54 UBW is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SG54 UBW safe to buy?

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