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HY57 OUB

2007 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,637 mi
Last recorded21,637 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 OUB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 21,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 21,355 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 21,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking Major risk of fire - leaking onto engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 21,114 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 20,767 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 20,429 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 17,521 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 12,083 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 11,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 10,322 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 9,054 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 7,803 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,901 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 5,718 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 5,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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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HY57 OUB is a 2007 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HY57 OUB, 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 HY57 OUB registered?

HY57 OUB is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is HY57 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY57 OUB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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