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ET07 VBP

2007 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,994 mi
Last recorded80,994 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 VBP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 80,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 80,817 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 78,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 77,490 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 77,450 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,970 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 72,459 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 72,459 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,948 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 21 Jul 2015 63,854 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,789 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 46,877 miles

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

fault with headlight found to be loose connector block

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,413 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2010 29,735 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 29,599 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

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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ET07 VBP is a 2007 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ET07 VBP, 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 ET07 VBP?

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What year was ET07 VBP registered?

ET07 VBP is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 August 2007.

Is ET07 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET07 VBP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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