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HY07 SWV

2007 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,782 mi
Last recorded36,782 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 SWV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,782 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 36,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 33,585 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 31,890 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 29,637 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,353 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 28,266 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,633 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,316 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength left hand side of front wheel, slight run out (4.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,443 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 16,958 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 16,892 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 16,680 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 16 May 2013 16,680 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,494 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Top box mounting bracket bolt snapped off , three mounting bolts still ok . not insecure .

Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,244 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 15,918 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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HY07 SWV is a 2007 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SWV, 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 HY07 SWV registered?

HY07 SWV is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is HY07 SWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY07 SWV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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