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ST54 HLY

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,319 mi
Last recorded50,319 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 HLY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 50,319 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 49,548 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 49,503 miles

heat shield loose on exhaust system

Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,992 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 46,992 miles

Headlamp aim too high Spot lamps masked to correct incorrect dip pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 45,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 41,761 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,193 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,901 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 13,899 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 17,960 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 16,579 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,703 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 12,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,935 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 11,156 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 11,125 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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ST54 HLY 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 83.3%.

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 ST54 HLY, 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 ST54 HLY registered?

ST54 HLY is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is ST54 HLY safe to buy?

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