CarVerify

Free Car Check

K7 CGW

2001 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

45,868 mi
Last recorded45,868 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW R Series34,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 CGW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 45,868 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2025 45,747 miles

Front front suspension ball joint dust cover cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2024 45,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil benefit given (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 44,239 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 44,232 miles

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

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 43,838 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 43,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 42,676 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,472 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 41,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,702 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,848 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,862 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,452 miles

slight leak on one fork seal'

Pass 26 Feb 2010 25,679 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,959 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,959 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,486 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,944 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 10,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K7 CGW is a 2001 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 34,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K7 CGW, 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 25 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K7 CGW?

You can check the full history of K7 CGW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K7 CGW registered?

K7 CGW is a 2001 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is K7 CGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 CGW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K7 CGW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K7 CGW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.