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BU07 NBX

2007 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,111 mi
Last recorded33,111 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 33,111 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 32,862 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 32,558 miles

Slight side to side freeplay in rear swingarm

Pass 24 May 2022 32,194 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 32,068 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 29,966 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 29,173 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 27,792 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 26,794 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 26,794 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 May 2015 25,943 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 24,979 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,859 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,169 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 21,169 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,624 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 15,357 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 11,265 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 NBX is a 2007 BMW R Series in Silver 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 R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 25,510 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 BU07 NBX, 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.

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What year was BU07 NBX registered?

BU07 NBX is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 June 2007.

Is BU07 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU07 NBX 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.

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