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LB07 JBX

2007 BMW R1200GS

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,884 mi
Last recorded154,884 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R1200GS21,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 JBX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 154,884 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak.

Plug in rear tyre.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 153,339 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from front of engine spreading down left side of engine & oil level low

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 153,339 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from front of engine spreading down left side of engine & oil level low

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 151,160 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 147,785 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 143,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 133,398 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 118,870 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 118,339 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 102,217 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 102,203 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Lower Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 86,979 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 70,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 53,093 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 May 2013 35,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2013 35,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2012 18,628 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 18,449 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 18,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 16,596 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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LB07 JBX is a 2007 BMW R1200GS in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 BMW R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 21,812 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 R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB07 JBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW R1200GS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB07 JBX is a 2007 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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