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VN07 BGK

2007 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,776 mi
Last recorded35,776 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 BGK
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 35,776 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 35,432 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 35,098 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 34,646 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 33,599 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 32,435 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 30,269 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 28,730 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 26,365 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,483 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 20,483 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,200 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 16,413 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 15,779 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 9,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 4,109 miles

Both front fork dust seals cracked.

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 2,804 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 1,826 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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VN07 BGK is a 2007 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VN07 BGK, 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 VN07 BGK registered?

VN07 BGK is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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The MOT history for VN07 BGK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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