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SY04 TYW

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,180 mi
Last recorded37,180 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 TYW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 37,180 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 37,057 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 37,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 36,826 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 34,262 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 32,784 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 32,413 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 31,388 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 30,342 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 29,834 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,299 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 28,070 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 26,696 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 25,130 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 25,129 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 May 2012 24,018 miles

sump guard insecure(o/s/f insulator split)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,448 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 22,448 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2010 19,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,799 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 14,113 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 11,871 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 11,861 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

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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SY04 TYW is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SY04 TYW, 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 SY04 TYW registered?

SY04 TYW is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is SY04 TYW safe to buy?

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