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FE57 XZG

2007 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,631 mi
Last recorded64,631 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XZG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 64,631 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 64,503 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 57,136 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 56,011 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 56,011 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,228 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,596 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,302 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 46,302 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,082 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 32,956 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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FE57 XZG is a 2007 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE57 XZG, 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 FE57 XZG registered?

FE57 XZG is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is FE57 XZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE57 XZG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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