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FY57 JFU

2007 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,481 mi
Last recorded85,481 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 JFU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 85,481 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 85,481 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 85,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 85,376 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 84,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 84,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 82,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 74,052 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 51,432 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,805 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 17,121 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 10,015 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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FY57 JFU is a 2007 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY57 JFU, 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.

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What year was FY57 JFU registered?

FY57 JFU is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is FY57 JFU safe to buy?

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