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FN07 SWO

2007 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,928 mi
Last recorded45,928 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 SWO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 45,928 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2026 45,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 45,908 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 45,321 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 45,008 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,943 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,804 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 42,814 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,149 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 37,482 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 34,735 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 31,878 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 31,894 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 31,613 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,364 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,907 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 13,591 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 13,591 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 10,519 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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FN07 SWO is a 2007 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FN07 SWO, 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 FN07 SWO registered?

FN07 SWO is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is FN07 SWO safe to buy?

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