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ET07 VCC

2007 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,839 mi
Last recorded27,839 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 27,839 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 27,839 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 27,830 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 27,670 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam slightly burnt does not affect beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 27,621 miles

Front tyre pressure low

Rear tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Nov 2020 27,312 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 27,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 26,932 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam slightly burnt does not affect beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 26,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Footrest missing gear pedal rubber missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front side lamp bulb blown

Central battery strap missing not likely to short circuit or fall off

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam housing burnt (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front handlebar grips split not likely to fall off

Offside Rear Lower final drive rubbers split perished

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

RED BRAKE FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 7 Jul 2017 26,700 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Dip beam housing burnt.

Front Tyre perished.

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

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired Bulb loose in housing (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 May 2015 26,547 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 25,424 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 25,424 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 23,717 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,312 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 VCC is a 2007 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCC, 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 ET07 VCC registered?

ET07 VCC is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 August 2007.

Is ET07 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET07 VCC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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