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FY07 VKO

2007 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,282 mi
Last recorded26,282 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 VKO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 26,282 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 26,281 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 26,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 25,447 miles

front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 May 2022 25,325 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 24,594 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 23,801 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 23,632 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 22,112 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 22,112 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 21,886 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 20,567 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,986 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 17,702 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 17,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 16,050 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 12,583 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,376 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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FY07 VKO is a 2007 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FY07 VKO, 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 FY07 VKO registered?

FY07 VKO is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 March 2007.

Is FY07 VKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 VKO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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