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GJ57 KVZ

2007 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,862 mi
Last recorded71,862 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 KVZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 71,862 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 71,844 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,731 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,472 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 71,163 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 68,857 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 67,722 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 66,467 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 66,381 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 63,220 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 53,069 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,981 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 46,596 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 39,711 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,698 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,680 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 27,640 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,131 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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GJ57 KVZ is a 2007 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,200cc 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 GJ57 KVZ, 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 GJ57 KVZ registered?

GJ57 KVZ is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ57 KVZ 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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