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WJ54 BKG

2004 BMW R1200GS

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,045 mi
Last recorded78,045 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R1200GS27,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 BKG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 78,045 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 75,825 miles

Front n/s wheel spacer corroded

Fail 24 May 2025 75,825 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front n/s wheel spacer corroded

Pass 28 May 2024 75,000 miles

Front Front n/s wheel spacer corroded/splintering(alloy)

Pass 22 May 2023 73,794 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play rear wheel/diff bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front n/s wheel spacer alloy splintering

Pass 30 Apr 2022 72,001 miles

N/S FRONT WHEEL SPACER(ALLOY) SPLINTERING

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play WHEEL/DIFF BEARING FREE PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 69,956 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 21,792 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 17,478 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 17,459 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 17,099 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 16,166 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,766 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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WJ54 BKG is a 2004 BMW R1200GS in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.1% with a typical mileage of 27,942 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 R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ54 BKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R1200GS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ54 BKG is a 2004 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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