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BJ07 UYY

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,259 mi
Last recorded118,259 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 UYY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 118,259 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 118,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outter & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 117,250 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 113,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,866 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 104,240 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,351 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 91,100 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,900 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 74,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracked

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 67,532 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 58,259 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 58,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,294 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,285 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,285 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UYY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BJ07 UYY, 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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What year was BJ07 UYY registered?

BJ07 UYY is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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