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BK57 GLJ

2007 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,007 mi
Last recorded87,007 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 GLJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 87,007 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 82,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 71,783 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 68,556 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 68,556 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear bottom suspension arm to hub bush worn bad (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,755 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 7 May 2015 49,760 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 49,760 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 43,877 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 40,815 miles

front tyres worn outer edge/cracking in tread

rear tyres 4mm

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,787 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,306 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on their inner and outer edges.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 13,379 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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BK57 GLJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BK57 GLJ, 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 BK57 GLJ registered?

BK57 GLJ is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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