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EK57 ODJ

2007 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,461 mi
Last recorded16,461 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 ODJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 16,461 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 16,248 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 16,002 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 15,661 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 15,348 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 14,876 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 14,597 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 14,058 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 14,028 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 13,310 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 12,255 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 10,963 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 10,307 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 9,170 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 7,108 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 2,515 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 2,512 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,554 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 ODJ is a 2007 BMW R Series in Grey 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 ODJ, 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 EK57 ODJ registered?

EK57 ODJ is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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The MOT history for EK57 ODJ 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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