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FY07 VKW

2007 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,975 mi
Last recorded42,975 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 VKW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 42,975 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect damping effect reduced to the rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 41,784 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 41,053 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 37,578 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 32,576 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 30,190 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,116 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,125 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,045 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 27,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,189 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,207 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 24,142 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 21,036 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 19,468 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,798 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 13,114 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 VKW is a 2007 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY07 VKW, 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

How do I check the history of FY07 VKW?

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What year was FY07 VKW registered?

FY07 VKW is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 April 2007.

Is FY07 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 VKW shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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