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BV57 LHY

2007 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,469 mi
Last recorded92,469 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 LHY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,469 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 92,463 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear swing arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,155 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 90,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,094 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 68,032 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,491 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,260 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,318 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,127 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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BV57 LHY is a 2007 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV57 LHY, 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

How do I check the history of BV57 LHY?

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What year was BV57 LHY registered?

BV57 LHY is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 October 2007.

Is BV57 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV57 LHY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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