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FY57 YEL

2007 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

52,987 mi
Last recorded52,987 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 YEL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 52,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 49,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 45,172 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 41,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 37,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 34,960 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 31,489 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 28,420 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 28,420 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,468 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,395 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,043 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 22,907 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 22,393 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 20,683 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 YEL is a 2007 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FY57 YEL, 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 FY57 YEL?

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What year was FY57 YEL registered?

FY57 YEL is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is FY57 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 YEL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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