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KJ07 SBZ

2007 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,826 mi
Last recorded46,826 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 SBZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 46,826 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 42,938 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 39,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 33,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 29,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 28,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 26,911 miles

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

oil leak between engine and gearbox

Pass 24 Apr 2018 25,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,896 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 21,896 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 16,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 14,487 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,661 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 8,209 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 4,308 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 4,239 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 4,239 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 3,352 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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KJ07 SBZ is a 2007 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KJ07 SBZ, 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 KJ07 SBZ registered?

KJ07 SBZ is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 7 April 2007.

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The MOT history for KJ07 SBZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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