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E5 OCM

2007 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,490 mi
Last recorded36,490 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 OCM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 36,490 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 35,370 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 35,369 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 34,633 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 32,943 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 29,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 26,634 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 23,443 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,979 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,389 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 18,389 miles

Offside Rear Rear suspension component loose stabilizer bar (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2016 17,050 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 17,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,092 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 15,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2014 14,183 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,197 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 10,557 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,616 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 6,990 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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E5 OCM is a 2007 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E5 OCM, 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 E5 OCM registered?

E5 OCM is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is E5 OCM safe to buy?

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