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BN57 VBA

2007 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,174 mi
Last recorded154,174 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 VBA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 154,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 153,132 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, advice investigating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 144,915 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 139,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 139,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 125,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 123,542 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber coupling cracking (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 122,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation within light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both inners close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 120,616 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 118,150 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 112,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 112,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 103,969 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 95,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,684 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,235 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,499 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,022 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 14 Sep 2010 31,288 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 VBA is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BN57 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

BN57 VBA is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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