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L704 VHS

2007 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,166 mi
Last recorded65,166 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 VHS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 65,166 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 63,997 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,122 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 57,993 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,325 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,977 miles

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

front brake slightly binding on

Pass 7 May 2014 44,513 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,178 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 32,682 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 27,388 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,561 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 23,561 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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L704 VHS is a 2007 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L704 VHS, 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 L704 VHS registered?

L704 VHS is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 11 July 2007.

Is L704 VHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L704 VHS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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