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FY57 JFN

2007 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,151 mi
Last recorded43,151 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 JFN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 43,151 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 42,558 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 41,387 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 41,137 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 40,395 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 39,648 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2018 39,552 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 37,518 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 36,972 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 32,018 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,675 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,297 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 25,756 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 17,803 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,583 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,595 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 11,374 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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FY57 JFN is a 2007 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 FY57 JFN, 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 FY57 JFN registered?

FY57 JFN is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is FY57 JFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 JFN shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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