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YT54 MKL

2004 BMW R1200

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,703 mi
Last recorded57,703 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 MKL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 57,703 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil wear marks on rod (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rod bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 57,703 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil wear marks on rod (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rod bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 56,653 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 56,069 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 55,675 miles

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

Central Front Upper Front steering/suspension pivot bearing rubber gaiter torn

Pass 17 Feb 2021 53,036 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 48,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 45,082 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 41,969 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 38,996 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,101 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 36,101 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,419 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,098 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 21,721 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 15,826 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,268 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 9,998 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 8,051 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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YT54 MKL is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YT54 MKL, 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 YT54 MKL registered?

YT54 MKL is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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