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J2 GXL

2007 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,446 mi
Last recorded24,446 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 GXL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 24,446 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 23,100 miles

Clutch lever shortened short lever fitted (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied short lever fitted (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Apr 2020 23,100 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Clutch lever shortened short lever fitted (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied short lever fitted (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 21,676 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 19,768 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,412 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 17,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 15,677 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,723 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 8,511 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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J2 GXL is a 2007 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J2 GXL, 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 J2 GXL registered?

J2 GXL is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 April 2007.

Is J2 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 GXL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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