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PE57 GRU

2007 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,970 mi
Last recorded54,970 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE57 GRU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 54,970 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 54,910 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 54,660 miles

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

Rear tyre pressure low

Fail 31 Aug 2023 54,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Aug 2021 49,792 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 45,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 41,606 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,787 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,374 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,333 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,817 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,821 miles

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

Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 20 Aug 2011 13,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 12,518 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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PE57 GRU is a 2007 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE57 GRU, 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 PE57 GRU registered?

PE57 GRU is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is PE57 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE57 GRU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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