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B7 CTL

2018 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 782cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,348 mi
Last recorded60,348 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R Series11,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 CTL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine782cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 60,348 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 39,648 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 50,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 38,388 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 38,388 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 38,049 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 35,635 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 28,034 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 32,178 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 19,289 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 31,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 11,291 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,174 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,437 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 26,382 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,791 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 20,512 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 15,129 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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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B7 CTL is a 2018 BMW R Series in Black with a 782cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 99.6% with a typical mileage of 11,175 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 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 B7 CTL, 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 8 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B7 CTL registered?

B7 CTL is a 2018 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is B7 CTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 CTL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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