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BRZ 2291

2007 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

194,848 mi
Last recorded194,848 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 1 Series80,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 2291
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 194,848 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension components attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 187,879 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension components attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension related bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 179,944 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 172,620 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 172,617 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 161,135 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 152,082 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar has slight play

Rear all rear brake pipe ferules corroded

Rear all suspension units corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2019 150,685 miles

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

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

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

advise n/s headlight seal

Pass 5 Jan 2018 149,114 miles

Nearside Front drop link slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2017 147,216 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 147,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 134,715 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 134,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 116,755 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2013 107,253 miles

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 61,485 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,315 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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BRZ 2291 is a 2007 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BRZ 2291, 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 BRZ 2291 registered?

BRZ 2291 is a 2007 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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The MOT history for BRZ 2291 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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