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HV57 LCE

2007 BMW F Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,810 mi
Last recorded37,810 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW F Series18,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 LCE
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,810 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 33,402 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 33,402 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain excessively loose chain adjuster loose and could lock rear wheel. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel cap seal has minor cracks no signs of leaking but could leak with a full tank of fuel

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 29,658 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal slight cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2018 29,619 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal slight cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2017 29,166 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,116 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,027 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 25,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,631 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 17,971 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,081 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 10,807 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 9,046 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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HV57 LCE is a 2007 BMW F Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2007 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 18,310 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV57 LCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV57 LCE registered?

HV57 LCE is a 2007 BMW F Series, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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