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KV57 VHB

2007 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,906 mi
Last recorded95,906 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 VHB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 95,906 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 92,068 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,128 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 85,866 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 79,825 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 76,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,952 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,568 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,224 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,542 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 63,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 62,420 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 62,420 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,505 miles

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

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

Rider Screen mounts worn but still secure

Pass 23 Mar 2013 31,455 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 26,915 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,033 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 9,741 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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KV57 VHB is a 2007 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 KV57 VHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV57 VHB registered?

KV57 VHB is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is KV57 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV57 VHB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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