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VU07 UMF

2007 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,479 mi
Last recorded40,479 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R120024,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 UMF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 40,479 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 40,469 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 40,418 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 40,310 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,554 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,170 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 39,164 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,562 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 38,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 36,676 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,264 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 27,526 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 25,964 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,964 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 23,302 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 20,523 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,352 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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VU07 UMF is a 2007 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU07 UMF, 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 VU07 UMF registered?

VU07 UMF is a 2007 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 April 2007.

Is VU07 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU07 UMF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU07 UMF have outstanding finance?

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