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J40 RSO

2007 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,888 mi
Last recorded34,888 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 RSO
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 34,888 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 34,716 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 34,495 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 33,441 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,541 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,714 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,001 miles

rear hugger insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2015 25,061 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 20,593 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 20,593 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 16,548 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,684 miles

brake failure lamp is flashing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,948 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 12,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 9,854 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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J40 RSO is a 2007 BMW R Series in Black 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 J40 RSO, 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 J40 RSO registered?

J40 RSO is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 June 2007.

Is J40 RSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 RSO 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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