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ST04 KUP

2004 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,444 mi
Last recorded29,444 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 KUP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 29,444 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 26,544 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 26,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,818 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,062 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 21,062 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 18,277 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 16,292 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,353 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 14,646 miles

Front tyre cracking around tread

Nearside front fork stanchion pitted

Offside handlebar mounting incorrectly fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2013 14,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front tyre cracking around tread

Nearside front fork stanchion pitted

Offside handlebar mounting incorrectly fitted

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 13,473 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 13,074 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 12,581 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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ST04 KUP is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ST04 KUP, 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 ST04 KUP registered?

ST04 KUP is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is ST04 KUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST04 KUP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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