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YU54 XXC

2004 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,455 mi
Last recorded28,455 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW R120026,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 XXC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 28,455 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 28,366 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 27,878 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 27,003 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 26,143 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 26,129 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear rear brake pedal has slight excess travel.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 23,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 22,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 22,632 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 21,509 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 20,140 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,670 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 19,435 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 18,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 17,575 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 16,989 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 11,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 10,484 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 10,325 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 10,180 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 9,729 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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YU54 XXC is a 2004 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YU54 XXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU54 XXC registered?

YU54 XXC is a 2004 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is YU54 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU54 XXC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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