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EX57 XRZ

2007 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,548 mi
Last recorded40,548 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 XRZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 40,548 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 38,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 35,577 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 34,022 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,407 miles

Rear unevenly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2021 27,606 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 27,558 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 25,557 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 23,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 18,734 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 14,505 miles

rear tyre tread worn on edges

Fail 2 May 2017 14,505 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

rear tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 4 May 2016 11,848 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 9,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 9,213 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 9,175 miles

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

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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EX57 XRZ is a 2007 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX57 XRZ, 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 EX57 XRZ registered?

EX57 XRZ is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is EX57 XRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 XRZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX57 XRZ have outstanding finance?

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