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HY07 SKO

2007 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,589 mi
Last recorded103,589 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 SKO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 103,589 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 99,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 94,197 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 90,894 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 88,150 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 84,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively MOUNTINGS ON BOTH ARE WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

LOW BATTERY POWER

Fail 28 Sep 2020 84,418 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively MOUNTINGS ON BOTH ARE WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

LOW BATTERY POWER

Pass 6 Apr 2019 81,879 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 81,870 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,544 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,851 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 71,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,857 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 60,857 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2012 51,695 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 39,432 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,476 miles

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

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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HY07 SKO is a 2007 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HY07 SKO, 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 HY07 SKO registered?

HY07 SKO is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 April 2007.

Is HY07 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY07 SKO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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