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BJ57 MZG

2007 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,753 mi
Last recorded141,753 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 MZG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 141,753 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 141,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2020 140,981 miles

rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 11 Oct 2020 140,981 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 15 Apr 2019 134,949 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 130,096 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 126,671 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 126,671 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 122,833 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,574 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)

discs worn

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,620 miles

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

sill covers

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,485 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,663 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,434 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 41,434 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 32,691 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BJ57 MZG is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ57 MZG, 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 BJ57 MZG registered?

BJ57 MZG is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 October 2007.

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