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AL07 MCL

2007 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,331 mi
Last recorded35,331 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL07 MCL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 35,331 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 34,292 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 33,966 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 33,715 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 33,597 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 32,907 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 32,722 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 30,462 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 27,518 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 23,233 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2016 21,799 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 20,155 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 18,006 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 13,948 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 11,464 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 11,464 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 9,346 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 8,901 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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AL07 MCL is a 2007 BMW R Series in Black 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 R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 25,510 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL07 MCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 19 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL07 MCL registered?

AL07 MCL is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is AL07 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL07 MCL 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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