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LB56 YHS

2007 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,806 mi
Last recorded25,806 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW R Series25,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 YHS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 25,806 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 24,662 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 23,728 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 23,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 22,602 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 22,587 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 22,532 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 22,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 22,094 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 21,317 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 9,972 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 9,861 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 9,861 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 9,510 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 8,975 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 6,903 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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LB56 YHS is a 2007 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LB56 YHS, 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 LB56 YHS registered?

LB56 YHS is a 2007 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 January 2007.

Is LB56 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB56 YHS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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