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GJ07 KJE

2007 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,983 mi
Last recorded32,983 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 KJE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 32,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Gearbox gaitor leaking oil,from Gearbox output shaft seal

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 32,955 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Gearbox Gaitor leaking oil, from Gearbox Output Shaft Seal

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 31,473 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 27,870 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 24,546 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,600 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 21,219 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 21,093 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 20,701 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 17,897 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 14,940 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 14,901 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 14,901 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 14,291 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 11,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 7,518 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 5,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 4,613 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 4,613 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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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GJ07 KJE is a 2007 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJ07 KJE, 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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What year was GJ07 KJE registered?

GJ07 KJE is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 March 2007.

Is GJ07 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ07 KJE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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