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BK57 GYC

2007 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,325 mi
Last recorded211,325 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 GYC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 211,325 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 211,325 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 200,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2022 187,096 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 176,276 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 176,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 164,966 miles

Exhaust flexipipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 156,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 149,795 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/F & O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate cracked

Fuel door loose

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Washer n/w

Pass 31 Aug 2017 144,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WORN AND DISCS WEAR/LIPPED (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 144,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.5MM AND PERISHED (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND BALD EDGES 205/55/R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WORN AND DISCS WEAR/LIPPED (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 138,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 138,664 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 132,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2015 132,619 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 127,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly wear uneven

Pass 2 Sep 2013 115,301 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,653 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 80,476 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,957 miles

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

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

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 GYC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK57 GYC, 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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BK57 GYC is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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