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ET07 VBX

2007 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,855 mi
Last recorded40,855 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 VBX
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 40,855 miles

Front Tyre over 5 years .

Pass 22 Feb 2025 39,129 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 39,129 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 38,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 38,216 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 37,432 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,167 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,049 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 35,151 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 32,548 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 30,186 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 30,184 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 26,139 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,172 miles

center stand pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,786 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,885 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 18,795 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 27 Aug 2010 14,263 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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ET07 VBX 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 ET07 VBX, 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 ET07 VBX registered?

ET07 VBX is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 August 2007.

Is ET07 VBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET07 VBX 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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