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BF57 DGY

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,171 mi
Last recorded176,171 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 DGY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 176,171 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 176,170 miles

Exhaust system insecure flaxi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 175,999 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer hub mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass discoloured. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view extensively damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 156,764 miles

Crack along lower edge of front windscreen but not affecting drivers view to the front!

Nearside Door mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 16 Nov 2017 156,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Door mirror glass deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2016 121,760 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,024 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,384 miles

both rear tyres low

Fail 29 Aug 2014 84,384 miles

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

both rear tyres low

front discs poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,430 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 70,430 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,775 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,924 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,696 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 DGY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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