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BJ07 EHT

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,091 mi
Last recorded96,091 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 EHT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 96,091 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,373 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Undertray fitted.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 88,373 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Undertray fitted.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,776 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted+under traYS FITTED

Fail 12 Aug 2015 86,776 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear child seat fitted+under traYS FITTED

Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,729 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 17 Jul 2013 75,239 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 15 Aug 2012 69,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2012 69,889 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,727 miles

brake warning light on in vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2011 56,727 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on in vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2010 34,729 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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BJ07 EHT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ07 EHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ07 EHT registered?

BJ07 EHT is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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