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BU07 BFA

2007 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,610 mi
Last recorded58,610 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 BFA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 58,610 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,306 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 49,558 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,061 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,566 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 41,481 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front brake sticks on after being applied

Pass 16 Feb 2017 38,275 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,798 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 29,253 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 23,714 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 16,958 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 12,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,873 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 8,955 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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BU07 BFA is a 2007 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BU07 BFA, 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 BU07 BFA registered?

BU07 BFA is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 May 2007.

Is BU07 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU07 BFA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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