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BF57 DFN

2007 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,340 mi
Last recorded114,340 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 DFN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 114,340 miles

Offside Front Brake hose incorrectly routed

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 111,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 111,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 106,987 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,055 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 101,682 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 98,456 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 94,745 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,741 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall of tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexi pipe broken, but unlikely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes and hoses been covered in grease like material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 91,741 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall of tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flexi pipe broken, but unlikely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes and hoses been covered in grease like material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,197 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 77,591 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 77,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 73,849 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 73,836 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 31,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,293 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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BF57 DFN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BF57 DFN, 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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BF57 DFN is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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