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MFZ 7856

2007 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,997 mi
Last recorded49,997 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 7856
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 49,997 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 49,827 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 49,689 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 48,684 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 47,753 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,446 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 46,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 44,761 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 39,439 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 39,439 miles

Front Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 32,935 miles

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

both tyres have slight lumpiness in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2016 26,751 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,535 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn Under manufacturers recommended wear limit (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 25,535 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn Under manufacturers recommended wear limit (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 5,421 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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MFZ 7856 is a 2007 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFZ 7856, 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 MFZ 7856 registered?

MFZ 7856 is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is MFZ 7856 safe to buy?

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