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FN07 SYJ

2007 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

8,527 mi
Last recorded8,527 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 SYJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 8,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 8,038 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 7,811 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 7,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 6,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 6,132 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 5,664 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 5,664 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 4,877 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 4,038 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 3,220 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 1,876 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 1,408 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 1,356 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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FN07 SYJ is a 2007 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

FN07 SYJ is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is FN07 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN07 SYJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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