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BU07 NBY

2007 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,137 mi
Last recorded48,137 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 48,137 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 45,007 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 43,815 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 39,591 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 39,045 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 39,033 miles

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Stiff in operation. will not return . (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 36,133 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 36,133 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,787 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 31,837 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 31,818 miles

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

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake component cracked but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 29,574 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 26,399 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 20,945 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 17,277 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 NBY is a 2007 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

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

Is BU07 NBY safe to buy?

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