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BX57 BFZ

2007 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,517 mi
Last recorded47,517 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX57 BFZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 47,517 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 47,516 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 47,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

handle bar switch wiring incorrectly routed

riders seat slightly loose on mounts

Fail 29 May 2025 47,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Footrest insecure riders (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

handle bar switch wiring incorrectly routed

riders seat slightly loose on mounts

Fail 2 Mar 2024 47,138 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe under riders seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

front mudguard screws seized half in but mudguard is secure

Pass 15 May 2021 46,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2021 46,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 45,176 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,521 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear wheel rumbles when turned but has not roughness or notches.

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 43,521 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear wheel rumbles when turned but has not roughness or notches.

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 41,753 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,174 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,154 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 36,154 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,173 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 27,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,240 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,033 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 27,033 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,726 miles

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

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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BX57 BFZ is a 2007 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 24,946 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 BX57 BFZ, 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 19 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX57 BFZ is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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