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NEZ 2972

2007 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,644 mi
Last recorded42,644 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 2972
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 42,644 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 40,480 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 40,477 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick inner pad less than 1 mm (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 36,606 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 36,606 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 33,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 33,882 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 30,803 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 29,645 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,478 miles

brake failure lamp illuminated indicating a possible ABS system fault

Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,831 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 27,387 miles

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

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

abs system light not going out

Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,554 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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NEZ 2972 is a 2007 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NEZ 2972, 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 NEZ 2972 registered?

NEZ 2972 is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 May 2007.

Is NEZ 2972 safe to buy?

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