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AJ57 YRO

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,888 mi
Last recorded148,888 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 YRO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 148,888 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 139,434 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 130,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 130,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 120,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear h/brake effort low

Pass 30 Jan 2020 102,639 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 100,730 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 3 Feb 2018 97,878 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing.

Rear Tyres wearing low.

TPMS on.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,825 miles

Engine management light on (EML)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 94,825 miles

Engine management light on (EML)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 75,746 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 75,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 60,747 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,902 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,997 miles

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

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

centre rear seatbelt buckle plastic missing

osf tyre bald outer edge

osr parking brake grabs slightly

rear numberplate lamps very dim

Pass 22 Dec 2011 34,408 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 22,283 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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AJ57 YRO is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ57 YRO, 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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AJ57 YRO is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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