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EK57 BWM

2007 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,308 mi
Last recorded41,308 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 BWM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 41,308 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 40,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 39,822 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 37,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 35,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 33,933 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 33,225 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 32,631 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 32,608 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 28,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 26,835 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 23,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 22,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 18,222 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 15,725 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,974 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 12,974 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 9,972 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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EK57 BWM is a 2007 BMW R Series in Black 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 EK57 BWM, 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 EK57 BWM registered?

EK57 BWM is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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The MOT history for EK57 BWM 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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