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AF57 UCB

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,904 mi
Last recorded160,904 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 UCB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 160,904 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 154,895 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 146,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 140,263 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 140,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 132,892 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 129,810 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 129,803 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 run flats (5.2.3 (e))

nail nearside rear tyre leaking

noise from pully area

Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 run flats fitted (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2019 121,594 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 run flats fitted (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 94,189 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 86,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 87v run flats fitted apart from offside front (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,255 miles

engine covers top and bottom

Pass 8 Aug 2012 61,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr disc corroded inner face

Pass 28 Jul 2011 50,093 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,093 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,973 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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AF57 UCB is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,116 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 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF57 UCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF57 UCB registered?

AF57 UCB is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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