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G5 ELG

2007 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

32,525 mi
Last recorded32,525 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 ELG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 32,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 32,518 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 32,336 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,710 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 31,005 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,398 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,367 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 27 Sep 2017 30,096 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 29,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 28,340 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,219 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 24,518 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,724 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 22,724 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 20,596 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,497 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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G5 ELG is a 2007 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G5 ELG, 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 G5 ELG registered?

G5 ELG is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is G5 ELG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 ELG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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