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SP54 ZFL

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,783 mi
Last recorded34,783 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 ZFL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 34,783 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 31,322 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 30,306 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 29,183 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 28,853 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 27,848 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 24,690 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 23,598 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 21,503 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 21,250 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 19,926 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 19,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,140 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 18,846 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 18,066 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,487 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,299 miles

Nearside front outer brake pad material separated from backing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,681 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 10,639 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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SP54 ZFL is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SP54 ZFL, 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 SP54 ZFL registered?

SP54 ZFL is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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