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EK57 BWZ

2007 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,360 mi
Last recorded66,360 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 BWZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 66,360 miles

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 65,739 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 61,463 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 61,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 54,996 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 54,992 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 52,073 miles

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

cuts in rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2021 49,821 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 47,855 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 47,838 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulbs fitted .not standard. (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 45,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 42,948 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 1.6m.m. (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,226 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 37,226 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,855 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,631 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,250 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,751 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 20,700 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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EK57 BWZ is a 2007 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK57 BWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK57 BWZ registered?

EK57 BWZ is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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