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AP07 NKG

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,214 mi
Last recorded127,214 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 NKG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 127,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 127,166 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 114,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Sep 2018 114,968 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2017 107,380 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,906 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 84,297 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 84,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,910 miles

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

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

Offside 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 3 Apr 2013 65,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,366 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 48,963 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 48,963 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,096 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 40,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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AP07 NKG is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP07 NKG, 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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AP07 NKG is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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