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BN57 EVM

2007 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,926 mi
Last recorded147,926 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 EVM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 147,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 147,926 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 142,817 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 142,817 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 128,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 128,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 124,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 118,680 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 118,678 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,014 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,757 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 104,757 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported dpf flex joint (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 95,891 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,082 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,045 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 30,071 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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BN57 EVM is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN57 EVM, 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 BN57 EVM registered?

BN57 EVM is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is BN57 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 EVM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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